Social aggression
This is often referred to as aggression that is related to a conflict in the dominant/submissive relationship between two dogs or human and a dog.…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Hard and Soft Dogs
Generally, the terms “hard” and “soft” are used to describe how individual dogs respond to discipline. Â It should not be confused with how dominant/submissive a…
Game, Gameness, or “Game-bred”
The term “game” in dog temperament refers to a dog that seemingly has a disregard for injury, exhaustion, and death when in an aggressive state,…
Sharpness
Sharpness is a temperament term used mainly in working German Shepherd circles but can be used to refer to the temperament of any dog. Â There…
Clear Headed
This is vague term that is common mostly in working German Shepherd circles, but can be used when referring to any dog. Â It describes a…
Marker Training
In dog training we will often hear trainers talk about “marking a behavior”. Â Marking is when we send a signal to a dog that will…
Train a Dog to Like a Muzzle
More and more people are training their dogs to wear a muzzle so that they have one in hand in case it is needed at…
Zak George
Zak George is a popular dog trainer on youtube with his channel “Dog Training rEvolution” and also is the author of a book called “Zak…
“Dominance in Dog Training Debunked” or is it?
1. Dog behavior can’t be explained through wolf behavior. 2. Dominance is not a factor in dog behavior or dog-human relationships. Are these revolutionary discoveries…
Resistance Training for Leash Reactivity
This technique can be helpful for dogs that are leash reactive for various reasons. Â Most notable reasons are barrier frustration and fear aggression. Â However, it…
Conditioned Punishers vs Unconditioned Punishers in Dog Training
Punishers are consequences that discourage the preceding behavior. For dog training purposes these are divided into two main categories: An unconditioned punisher (also known as…
Escape Conditioning and Avoidance Conditioning
Understanding Escape Conditioning and Avoidance Conditioning in Dog Training In dog training, conditioning techniques are pivotal for shaping behaviors and ensuring dogs respond appropriately to…
How to use a Breaking Stick on a Pit Bull
People have been asking for a video on how to use a breaking stick. If you search into the dark areas of the internet you…
THE KOEHLER METHOD OF Guard Dog Training
This is copy of one of the most read and influential dog training books in history. It was originally printed in 1962. There are many…
The New Book of the Dog, 1907 by Leighton, Robert
The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and…