I am often asked which is more powerful—positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement. The simple answer is this: both are powerful and effective when used properly. The problem is that most dog ow...
The Foundation of Every Great Dog Starts Long Before Training When people begin looking for a personal protection dog, most of the focus goes toward training. That’s understandable. Training is what y...
We strive to raise the very best protection dogs on the market. The biggest portion of our training program consists of hiring families with children and other pets to raise our puppies. There is a hu...
Crate Training 101 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The subject of crate training is a common one in my private dog training practice. There are many reasons to use a crate with a new puppy. Some are g...
One of the most common questions I get—especially lately—is about socialization in young puppies intended for protection work. This week alone, I’ve had multiple people ask some version of the same qu...
