Author: Helena S.
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Who is a gundog trainer?
A trainers journey can involve them discovering a passion for all breeds of gundogs. However, training a German shepherd doesn’t qualify me as a police dog trainer. Working with a Golden Retriever doesn’t make me a guide dog specialist, and training a Malinois doesn’t turn me into a bomb detection dog expert. So, why is… Read more
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Dr Orion takes another swipe
Socialization is NOT Exposure… – YouTubeIn this YouTube short picked out by Doctor Orion the Veterinarian, he calls out Method K9 who raises an important point regarding the use of the term “socialization”. Instead, she suggests the term “exposure” might better capture the essence of what dogs and owners need to hear. It’s surprising that… Read more
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I don’t use tools to train my dogs. Or do I?
Having spent half a century in the company of dogs, I have developed an understanding of their behaviour and communication. With this experience, I found that training tools are unnecessary for me. Instead, I focus on techniques that use clear markers and boundaries, I communicate with them in a language they comprehend. This approach not… Read more
