Canine Chronicles
Managing your dog’s separation anxiety
Navigating separation anxiety in dogs can be an emotional rollercoaster for both pet and guardian alike. The mere mention of… Continue reading “Managing your dog’s separation anxiety”
Fetch and retrieve–Don’t assume your dog is a natural
It’s the classic dog game but be aware that not all breeds and temperaments are keen to fetch. As can be seen above, Chantal’s dog, Bug, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, is okay with it. For keen fetchers, the challenge then becomes self-regulation. Photo: Matthew Ellis
Set your dog up for success by reducing frustration
Imagine if I asked the students in my English class to perform a play in front of the school after… Continue reading “Set your dog up for success by reducing frustration”
Your dog should be allowed to say ‘no,’ too
When I first started training dogs, almost two decades ago, I subscribed to the concept of per-mission-based training. It was,… Continue reading “Your dog should be allowed to say ‘no,’ too”
When setting training goals, expect pit stops and u-turns
From the desk of Chantal Mills, B.Ed., Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), CPDT-KA, Fear-free certified
If you have a dog, chances are you also have training goals. Perhaps you have short-term, long-term or even lofty… Continue reading “When setting training goals, expect pit stops and u-turns”
Canine Chronicles
There are many possible reasons for a dog’s apparent obstinance
I’ve heard many variations of “my dog is stubborn” over the years. Some complain that their dog only listens when it’s convenient. Others tell me that their dog blows them off and ignores them. Some people have gone as far as telling me that their dog is a jerk.