What is Science-Based Dog Training?

What is Science-Based Dog Training?

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...
Science-Based Dog Training

Science-Based Dog Training

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...
Healing & Heeling the Dog Within

Healing & Heeling the Dog Within

Asheville, NC is a bastion of alternative practices and ideas. To add to this vibrant alternative community, a local veterinarian and a biologist/dog trainer are joining forces to present Healing & Heeling the Dog Within, a series of educational talks on a...
New Leash on Life – Asheville

New Leash on Life – Asheville

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...
New Leash on Life Dogs

New Leash on Life Dogs

Tucked away near a small town just outside Asheville, NC is a correctional facility for women. The facility offers all types of vocational classes to encourage the growth and development of their inmates. A new dog training program is starting at the facility. You may...
Value of Trained Dogs

Value of Trained Dogs

Are Dogs Limiting or Liberating? Do you believe life with dogs is limiting or liberating? Does your dog give you more freedom to do what you want to do? Or, does your dog get in the way of your freedom? Granted, if you are a big world traveler and away from home for...