Every now and then, a post comes across my social media feed with an interesting message. “The dog of your dreams is not the dog
Bob was recently interviewed by world-renowned dog trainer and television personality (It’s Me or the Dog) Victoria Stilwell on the complexities of canine separation
“How long will it take?” It’s one of the questions I get most often, and the one I’m least able to answer. What is
When Daisy was a young dog, we had trouble keeping up with the amount of exercise and enrichment she required. She had long daily bike
People frequently ask me if a dog can recover from separation anxiety. They understandably want to know if success is possible before committing time, money,
Earlier this year, Bob became a faculty advisor for the esteemed Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy. What is the Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy (VSA)?
An important part of separation anxiety training is not leaving your dog home alone longer than he/she is comfortable. During the height of the
Wondering if your dog has separation anxiety? Your veterinarian can make the clinical diagnosis, but there are some indicators you can look for based on
Working as a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) has taught me a lot about the condition. It has also helped me hone whole new set
Bob Ryder, CSAT, PMCT-4, CPDT-KA Your dog has separation anxiety. Maybe you brought home a brand new puppy full of energy and innocence from a
Bob Ryder, CSAT, PMCT-4, CPDT-KA Separation anxiety is a deeply ingrained fear-based behavior disorder. Helping a dog recover from it requires commitment and patience. This
A separation anxiety client client recently asked how it’s possible for dogs to have such problems being alone given that they can’t tell time.
As Covid vaccines become available and public health restrictions begin to ease, people are returning to work/school. I spoke with Dana Volmer of WGLT about
It’s music to my ears when clients tell me, “It’s really we humans who need the training.” Of course we do train dogs for the
For whatever reason, issues for which people ask my help seem to come in clusters. Sometimes I’ll have a handful of dogs struggling with OCD issues
I recently made the following observation during a consultation with a new client. “The less you punish your dog, the less you’ll need to punish
This installment comes to you from St. Louis. I’m at the front end of “Clicker Expo,” a 3 day conference for dog trainers and others
There’s a tool in the kit of most force-free trainers that deserves more attention than it gets. In terms of training, I’m talking about interruption.
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