by DogMa | Oct 22, 2018 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Canine Good Citizen, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, Potty Training, Puppy Training, The Dogs Perspective
What is a Canine Good Citizen? Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? Every domestic dog, from family pet to working dog, should be good citizens of the community. At the very least, dogs should not make an unnecessary fuss of any kind, especially in public places. They...
by DogMa | Feb 25, 2018 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Potty Training, Puppy Training
Why Train Your Puppy Are you planning to get a puppy soon? How exciting! Do you already have a new puppy? Congratulations! Puppies are wonderful beings that come in relatively small packages. However, puppies grow up very, very quickly – right before your eyes at...
by DogMa | Feb 11, 2018 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Dog Walking, Domestication, Fun & Games, Health/Fitness, Health/Veterinary, History, Human's Perspective, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, Positive Discipline, Science, The Dogs Perspective, Wolf's Perspective
Evolutionary Approach to Dog Training To truly understand dogs and how to train them, it is important to think outside the Skinner Box. Of course, a clear understanding and proper applications of Learning Theory is fundamental to sound dog training. However,...
by DogMa | Jan 11, 2018 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, History, Obedience Trainer, Positive Discipline, Science, The Dogs Perspective, Wolf's Perspective
As a scientist, I find myself in the curious culture that revolves around pet dogs. I hear “science-based dog training” and am mystified by the context it’s used. The term “science”, which is a very broad, all-encompassing term, has been misappropriated to...
by DogMa | Dec 31, 2017 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Dog Walking, Health/Fitness, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training
New Year’s Resolutions Once again, we find ourselves at that time of year. We pay homage and bid a sweet adieu to the past year, and simultaneously, ring in the new year with hopeful anticipation that our lives will get better. What happened in the past is now...
by DogMa | Dec 26, 2017 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, The Dogs Perspective
Happiest of Holidays! Wishing everyone the Happiest of Holidays! We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful area that welcomes so many dog-friendly lifestyles. Walking, hiking, biking and swimming with our dogs is just a sample of all the fun ways to enjoy life...
