After nearly a year hiatus, I’m taking dog training classes again as a student with Petey. Renee at All About Dogs is offering daytime agility classes, so finally, I was able to sign up and enroll in classes that didn’t conflict with when I teach in the...
Hello Readers – Did you know that Krista Macpherson, a researcher from the University of Western Ontario, conducts canine cognition research at When Hounds Fly? Many of her test subjects are current and past students! Here is an update she sent out to past...
Here we go! Day 3… Session 1: Efficient Training in Action (Cecilie Køste) This lab really focused on smart reinforcement placement. BUT, another key aspect of good training is everything that happens before you start training. Her mantra is THINK –...
I’m exhausted! I feel like I’m back in school… also feeling a bit inadequate, but also really fired up about enhancing my own training skills as soon as I get back home. Cecilie said during her lecture today “You could shape that way forever...
Hi everyone! Just on break between my last session and dinner so I thought I’d blog a bit about Day 1 lectures and workshops! Session 1: Ken Ramirez, Aggression: Treatment and Context This presentation categorized and summarized many of the aggression...
