THE ARTICLES
NEW articles
added 02/06/05
NEW
RAISIN & GRAPES
Poisoning - PLEASE read and pass along; no reprint restrictions!!!
SELECTING TRAINING EQUIPMENT -
Basics
on selecting equipment, how to determine how it will affect your dog & you as a
handler.
THE
PROBLEMS WITH HEAD HALTERS - A look at some of
the problems with using the increasingly popular head halters.
TRAINING WITH THE PRONG COLLAR A clear eyed look at this
controversial training equipment
OF HOSTAGES &
RELATIONSHIPS Do you need to
isolate a dog or limit playtime with other dogs or people?
IT
TAKES A PACK TO RAISE A PUPPY -
Understanding what a puppy expects and needs from his family.
RELIABIITY & THE
RETRIEVE: Justifying the Ear Pinch?
A realistic look at the justifications used by proponents of the force
retrieve.
WHY NOT TAKE CANDY FROM
A BABY? (If he lets you!) Examines manipulation as part of social life, and the dog's need for
clear boundaries & leadership.
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Useful,
hands-off tips for putting your dog's grouchy attitude on a new track without using having
to use force.
REWARDS, LURES & BRIBES What is the difference between a reward, a lure and a bribe? Explanations &
tips.
SCENT GAMES - Educating Your
Dog's Nose
Easy exercises & games to teach any dog scent discrimination as a fun
& enjoyable game using his natural talents.
10 TIPS FOR PROBLEM BEHAVIOR - 10 basic rules that will help you teach your dog
more desirable behavior.
A SEMINAR WITH SUZANNE
CLOTHIER
From a two-part series "Can Training be Holistic?" by Laura Wallingford,
this is the experience of Wolf Clan editors at a Suzanne Clothier seminar.
SELECTING
FOR VIGOR - Thoughts on observing puppies
during the crucial first days, and what should be considered when selecting
breeding stock.
Excerpt from
BONES
WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs by Suzanne
Clothier (Warner Books, 2002)
HE JUST WANTS TO SAY
"HI!" Aggression or appropriate response to rudeness? Far too many
dogs suffer because handlers & trainers don't know the difference between the
two.
NEW
LEADERSHIP
BASICS A simple guide to regaining your dog's respect in
pleasant, non-confrontational ways.
NEW
RELATIONSHIP BASED APPROACH TO TRAINING Key points of keeping the
relationship central to all you do with your dog. |
HARD TO TRAIN? A look at "difficult-to-train" breeds and the
reality of what shapes these canine minds.
THE FINE ART OF OBSERVATION The importance of observing what your dog can tell you about himself,
and how you can use that information to make humane training decisions.
DANCES WITH DOGS - The dance of a willing partnership between handler and dog
is a joy.
GREEN
EGGS & HAM & DOG TRAINING? - Taking a tip from
Dr. Seuss is a fun & easy way to liven up your training.
LESSONS FROM
THE MASTERS: Learning About Punishment from Dogs Themselves
Considers the lopsided "positive reinforcement only" approach to training.
AGGRESSION: A Case History
with Harry T
A look at a troubled relationship and the problems for both dog & handler
revolving around on-lead aggression. Harry T's unusual perspective on this common problem
may surprise you!
HANDLING ON-LEAD AGGRESSION
-
A common behavior problems, on-lead aggression involves the handler &
unintentional training. Here's how to resolve the problem without using aggression of your
own.
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING SELF
CONTROL - Teaching your dog self control as
the foundation for all other learning.
OPTIMAL JUMP HEIGHT FOR
OBEDIENCE?
This originally appeared as a response to a question from a member of the
Obed-Comp
E-mail List.
FITNESS
IN YOUR BACKYARD - Exercise has benefits for dogs
too! Some simple ideas for keeping your couch potato in reasonable
shape.
WHY
FLUFFY CAN'T GO HUP
- Part I in a series on the important skill of jumping.
This article deals with the basics of jumping problems.
CAN or CAN'T? - Part II in a
series on jumping. This article deals with physical limitations &
how they affect jumping.
I THINK I CAN! - Part
III in a series on jumping. This article deals with mental
& emotional aspects & how they affect jumping.
JUST
RIGHT JUMPING - Part IV in a series on jumping. This article
deals with the importance of the conditions under which the dog will be
asked to jump.
AGGRESSION
BASICS - A brief look at the causes of aggression, and
how to begin sorting out what's what.
NEW
SOME REASONS FOR
AGGRESSION Understanding why a dog might feel the need to act
aggressively, and recognizing the early signs in the dog's body language.
NEW
HOW MUCH DOES YOUR DOG'S
COOPERATION WEIGH?
Physical struggles aren't the point in relationship based training. |
FROM BARN FIRE
to BARN OF JOY: St. Patrick's Day 2004, our barn burned to the ground,
taking with it our beloved
pig Charlotte, turkey Mabel, cats Dudley & Jessie and many chickens and turkeys
did not escape. ( Please
click here for details.) The incredible outpouring of support from
all directions has humbled and staggered us - we are truly blessed. The
new barn that stands now is the barn that love built, and includes a room for
seminars & training so that the love that made this possible can be passed along
for years to come. Thank you for
your support & patience during this difficult time. - Suzanne & John
