Dog Training

I don't want the vet to "win over" my dog

Poking-and-prodding betrayal is worse coming from a potential friend.

Nov 3 •

Testing a dog's commitment to relaxation?

I want my dog to interact with me as a social creature. Of course she responds to my own movements!

Oct 28 •

Why my dog and I won't mind our manners

Because "polite" is subjective—and the rules we’ve maintained are the ones that most affect our own daily existence.

Oct 22 •

Positive punishment and prancing prairie dogs

Dog training nuance, "positive punishment", and sharing space with Montana's wild creatures

Oct 16 •

I love when my dog plays with things that aren't toys

I consider it one of our greatest accomplishments that Scout's expanding her idea of what constitutes a “toy”.

Oct 5 •

Hills I will die on as a dog lover

The more specific a guideline, the more likely I am to take issue with it. But I stand behind some overarching beliefs.

Sep 3 •

I love bringing my dog to concerts

Train the dog, take the dog, leave the dog... just enjoy life with the dog

Jul 20 •

Why I fulfill my dog differently than I used to

It wasn't a purposeful shift—but we've become much less pragmatic. Here's a look back on Scout's fulfillment changes and their causes.

Mar 10 •

Things that make Scout an excellent campground dog

And that I hope writing down will help me stop taking for granted!

Feb 19 •

Well-behaved and composed and good

“We never scold her for anything anymore,” Sean remarked the other day. He’s right—we never need to.

Feb 13 •

"Under control" off-leash dogs can still be a problem

We can't expect strangers to trust our animals' training on blind faith.

Jan 18 •

My timid dog has come to love the outdoors

How did Scout transform from homebody clinger to feral maniac?

Dec 26, 2024 •

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