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Speaking ~ “Making the Case” for Force-free Training
Do you struggle, like so many professionals, to “Make the Case” for force-free methods in dog training? Do you want to know how you can win debates on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves — our dogs? Good news! The seminar I presented at the 2015 PPG Summit, titled “Understanding Research: Making the Case for Force-free Training,”…
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Being Nice to Your Dog is Good Science! Del Mar Dog Training
This is an excerpt from Linda’s book, Do No Harm™ Dog Training and Behavior Manual, available to download here. Congratulations on making the commitment to enhance your relationship with your canine companion and best friend through training! In order to communicate effectively with your dog, it is important to build a foundation of benevolent leadership,…
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No Shock, No Prong, No Choke Collar Logo
FREE DOWNLOAD! Here is a logo you can use in your training practice to support positive reinforcement training. Spread the message of no shock, no prong, no choke collar usage to help enlighten others!
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Hierarchy of Dog Needs Chat on Positive Pet Advice. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Thanks to Lisa G. White for inviting me to chat about The Hierarchy of Dog Needs in her Facebook group, Positive Pet Advice (PPA) We’ve transcribed the chat below, and you may also find it on the PPA Facebook page here. Introductory Biography: Lisa: Linda Michaels, M. A., Experimental Psychology (Hons), Del Mar Dog Training, focuses on the…
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New Year’s Dog Diet Resolution: “I resolve that my dog will eat better in the new year!” Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. — DEL MAR DOG TRAINING New Year’s Dog Diet Resolution: “I resolve that my dog will eat better in the new year!” Why not get on the “green dog bandwagon” and give your dog the new year’s gift that will last a lifetime? Your dog will be ecstatic about this resolution!…
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Top 10 Thank You Gifts for Your Jingle Dog. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. — DEL MAR DOG TRAINING Our precious pups bring such joy to our lives and deliver unconditional love all year long. Consider saying “Thank You” with gifts that keep on giving throughout the year. Some of these may make you smile–all of them will make your dog smile. Adopt or Donate.…
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Hierarchy of Dog Needs TM. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Introducing the The Hierarchy of Dog Needs TM A Wellness and Humane Force-free Behavior Modification Guide Created by Linda Michaels, M.A. Psychology, Del Mar Dog Training The Hierarchy of Dog Needs was developed as a progressive Force-free alternative to the paradigms that have been, and that are currently available. You will note in the Hierarchy of Dog Needs…
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Dog Rules! aka Dogs Rule! Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Dog Rules Author: Unknown 1. The dog is never permitted in the house. The dog stays outside in a specially built wooden compartment named, for very good reason, the DogHouse. 2. Okay, the dog can enter the house, but only for short visits or if his own house is under renovation. 3. Okay, the dog…
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How to Train Your Wolfdog, with Linda Michaels, M.A. — Wolfdog Radio. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Radio interview with accompanying wolfdog slides by Del Mar Wolfdog trainer Linda Michaels, M.A. Discusses everything you need to know about socializing, raising, and training your Wolfdog to become a canine good citizen. Much thanks to my gracious hosts, George Stapleton and Samantha Tambor for the guest invitation to Wolfdog Radio. I am thrilled to be…
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PET PARENTING POSITIVELY…Part 2. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Welcome! You’re on the way to learning the Foundations of Pet Parenting Positively™. Let’s continue on this fascinating journey discovering the scientifically-endorsed positive reinforcement training methods. Code words — Do No Harm Containment Management: Containment as a management tool may help prevent frustration and it can speed up learning. Until your dog has learned good household manners, teach…