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06/18/2026
"Provided it’s in the name of training, someone with no formal education or certification can strangle your dog quite literally to death and conceivably get off scot-free."
Although this article dates to 2006, the messaging still (sadly) relates to our current context. From the archives:
https://academyfordogtrainers.com/talk-softly-and-carry-a-carrot-not-a-stick/
05/23/2026
Have my p**p bags ripped off, and open, ready to go. Can't waste time not scanning my surroundings.
Anyone else have a natural habit that helps their reactive dog?
05/14/2026
What I've realized I love about having a reactive dog is that I need to present. Not scrolling on my phone, thinking about work, listening to music. I am actually just there. Last night I saw the first lilacs starting to bloom, and all the signs of Spring. I get to experience when Bronx wants to engage, play or just offer eye contact. The bond and trust built by being present is real.
This is mainly why I don't make to much video content while I'm with him, but it would also be boring because I advocate for what he needs and not what's convenient for me. I've been thinking about this alot lately. Its another post..
I'm also excited I don't have to wear 10 layers on walks.
Cheers to Spring and Summer!! Minus our May long weekend.
Dogs are so good at remembering patterns. If we only use our emergency U-turn when a dog or trigger is coming, our dogs remember this. You can see Bronx is looking around trying to figure out why we did this. If I only did it when we need it, it will predict dog is coming at us.
Always try to practice cues when they aren't actually needed. Dogs can learn them easier out of context,and they don't create that predictable outcome of trigger coming at us.
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