by DogMa | Apr 10, 2020 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Board and Train, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training, Dog Training Asheville, Potty Training, Puppy Training, Puppy Walking, The Dogs Perspective
At what age should you start training your puppy? As a trainer, I get this question all the time, especially from those with new puppies. The simple answer is “training should start the moment you first meet your puppy” and training should continue until you and your...
by DogMa | Mar 31, 2020 | Asheville Dog Trainers, Asheville Dog Training, Board and Train, Coronavirus, Dog Trainers Asheville, Dog Training Asheville, Health/Fitness, Mental Health, Science, The Dogs Perspective
During these unprecedented times in our lives, we are faced with unimaginable challenges, to no fault of our own. To overcome these challenges, we must dig deep and find the strength and courage to move forward. Humans are social creatures, so “social” or “physical”...
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 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 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...
