This phenomenon has a name: Sudden Environmental Contrasts, or SECs. And if you live with a fearful, reactive, or under-socialized dog, understanding SECs is key to helping them feel safe in our very unpredictable human world.
Sudden Movement and Fear in Dogs Read Post »
Train your own HELPER DOG AKA in-home skilled companion DOG! We can help! Could you benefit from a service dog
Train your own Helper Dog! We can help! Read Post »
The Hidden Risks of Board and Train Programs It sounds so convenient! Send your dog to a training facility for
The Hidden Risks of Board and Train Programs Read Post »
Imagine a secret pathway to transform your puppy into a confident, socially savvy dog. What if a suitable puppy class
How the Right Puppy Class Can Change Everything Read Post »
When Puppy Mouthing Becomes an Extreme Sport: Causes and Solutions All puppies use their mouths to explore the world. It’s
When Puppy Mouthing Becomes an Extreme Sport Read Post »
The Science of Successful Dog Training: Debunking Myths and Embracing Positive Methods Discover why science-based, force-free dog training outshines outdated
The Science of Successful Dog Training: Debunking Myths Read Post »
10 Qualities of a Bar Dog: Is Your Pup Ready for Pub Life? But first! Laws regarding dogs in bars
10 Qualities of a Bar Dog Read Post »
Socialization is for Parties, not Puppies: A Guide to Proper Puppy Exposure Hooray! You got a new puppy! Of course,
Socialization is for Parties, not Puppies Read Post »
It’s not about tossing treats randomly. When you are training, every treat you deliver reinforces a microbehavior such as looking at the trigger calmly, checking in with you, staying still, or simply not reacting. The more treats you’re handing out, the more good choices your dog is making.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leash Reactivity Read Post »
What’s a Time-of-Day Reminder? The service dog performs a trained task associated with a specific time of day to remind
5 Time-of-Day Reminders We Love Read Post »
If you’re socializing a puppy, practicing with your dog around distractions, or training your own service dog, you may be
Dog-Friendly Stores in Central NC Read Post »
This list provides examples of the most common service tasks we train at Good Human Dog Training. Because one person’s
Service Dog Training Tasks Read Post »
I love naming dogs. Due to a compromise in my home, my favorite names will never be taken for my
Dog Names (Beyond Bella and Bailey) Read Post »
10 Ways to Help a Puppy Crying in the Crate Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can
10 Ways to Help a Puppy Crying in the Crate Read Post »
Learn how dogs show stress and what those singles mean.
20 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed Out Read Post »
Dog trainers are people trainers, so it’s no surprise that online learning has quickly become the preferred way to train
Five Benefits of Online Dog Training Read Post »
Dogs don’t show stress by day-drinking box wine. Learn how to see the signs of stress before it gets real.
Ladder of Stress in Canines Read Post »
If you have talked to your Good Human dog trainer for more than 5 minutes, you know we are big
Canine Enrichment FAQs Read Post »
Appropriate greetings do not come naturally for dogs or people, we all have to learn them. So, how does a dog get these beneficial skills, socialization, and exercise? If your dog is interested in making some new friends, here are some things you might consider.
10 Thoughts About On-Leash Greetings Read Post »
10 Clever Tricks to Catch Your Dog During a Freedom Run OH NO! Your dog is on the loose and
10 Tricks for Catching a Runaway Dog Read Post »
Get to know your county’s shelters, and it’s placement partners
Your local open-admission facility will accept every animal that enters the facility regardless of age, health issues, behavioral problems, or breed. Placement partners rescue animals from those county shelters providing more space. Honor the enormous effort put forth by both the staff and volunteers of these programs by supporting the difficult work they do.
(Almost) 50 Ways to Help Homeless Pets in your Community Read Post »
You will hear me talk a lot about teaching and reinforcing incompatible behaviors to replace everything from barking to counter-surfing.
Replace Bad Behavior with Good Behaviors! Read Post »
10 Reasons Your Dog Stops on Walks and How to Get Moving Again You’re just out with your dog, enjoying
10 Reasons Your Dog Stops on Walks and 10 Ways to Get Moving Again. Read Post »
Learn how Good Human Dog Training is keeping you safe as we fave the Covid-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: What we’re doing to keep our clients safe. Read Post »
congratulations on your new puppy! Puppyhood is an exciting time full of sweet puppy snuggles and surprising lessons on loss,
Mouthing in Puppies Read Post »
