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...
by DogMa | Oct 21, 2017 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Health/Veterinary, History, Human's Perspective, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, The Dogs Perspective, Wolf's Perspective
The Sciences A very popular term inserted in many dog training claims is “science-based dog training”. The best dog training approach to help dogs become the dog of your dreams should be science-based. But, an important question to ask is “Which sciences are...
by DogMa | Oct 17, 2017 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Domestication, Human's Perspective, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, Positive Discipline, The Dogs Perspective, Wolf's Perspective
Lecture at Asheville-Buncombe Technical College This Friday, 20 October 2017, Dr. K will discuss science-based dog training approaches. Being a science-based approach is a claim of many dog training philosophies. However, exactly which science ? Is the training...
by DogMa | Jul 5, 2017 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Dog Walking, New Leash On Life, Obedience Trainer, Obedience Training, The Dogs Perspective
In late May 2017, two very lucky dogs started the New Leash on Life (NLOL) program near Asheville, NC. The pups have been in training for a little over one month and their progress is already obvious. Before describing their training progress, the doggy participants...
