Saturday, May 23, 2026

Dogs: Beyond Simplistic “Calm Energy” and “Assertive Leadership” Narratives

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This article explores canine behavior as organized activity emerging from interacting biological, physiological, environmental, learning, an...
Friday, May 22, 2026

Foundational Dog Concepts

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This Foundational Concepts page explores the biological, environmental, physiological, learning, and operational systems that shape canine b...
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Behavior Is Not What the Dog Does

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— it’s the system that makes what the dog does possible... ( MORE )
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Meaning Depends on Context: Semantic Drift, Domain Language, and Interpretation in Dog Behavior

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Behavioral terminology is not universally stable. The same word may carry substantially different meanings depending on the interpretive fra...

Sequence Precedes Interpretation: Why Context Matters in Dog Behavior

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You cannot read a dog’s actions reliably unless you first reconstruct the chronology, the environmental conditions, the internal state, and ...
Sunday, May 10, 2026

High Drive Dogs and the Limits of Positive Reinforcement: Setting Real Boundaries

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Self-Reward, Prey Drive, and the Behavioral System Behind Real Training Decisions... ( MORE )
Monday, May 04, 2026

The First Month After Adopting A Dog

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Why Even Happy New Dog Owners Face Real Challenges – And What Rescue Volunteers and Owners Can Do to Get It Right... ( MORE )
Sunday, May 03, 2026

When The Lost Dog Is Found

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The Hidden Load: Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior After Extreme Stress and Disruption... ( MORE )  
Saturday, May 02, 2026

Why Your Foster Dog Growls and Launches at Other Dogs on Walks — Even When He’s a Sweetheart at Home

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You do what you think you should: you step in front, get in his line of sight, give the clear Sit cue with the hand signal. But he can’t hea...

Will a Puppy Pen Work the Same as a Crate for Your New Puppy?

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You’re picking up your puppy on Sunday. The car is packed with toys, food, and that shiny new puppy pen you set up in the living room. No cr...
Monday, April 27, 2026

The Social Media Trap: Why Quick Videos and Viral Transformations Set Dogs and Owners Up for Frustration

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Like a lot of people, I see “miracle” dog training videos on social media. They often start out with an alarming interpretation of the situa...
Monday, April 20, 2026

Stuff That Bothers a Dog Trainer

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I’ve been training dogs for a long time. Very little surprises me anymore. But there are still things I see—almost daily—that genuinely conc...