Words Matter, and "Fear Aggression" Isn't
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The "fear aggression" label is harmful to dogs. Here's why.
Rain Jordan
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
The Weight of Training & Behavior Modification
When we are frustrated, we are more easily reeled-in by flashy marketing, charismatic personalities, and promises of quick fixes...
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Rain Jordan
- Feb 17, 2020
- 4 min
Lovebug or Landmine? Three Tips to Keep Your Dog from Going Under
A friend of mine once was awakened at 3 am by an explosion in her bedroom. Two of her five dogs were lip-locked, and not in a good way.
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Rain Jordan
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
Before you call Barkbusters, read this.
Barking is natural for dogs. It one of the few ways they can communicate. When we block that ability, we are asking for bigger trouble.
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Rain Jordan
- Nov 17, 2019
- 4 min
The Siren Song of Dog Training
All dogs are food motivated so long as they are motivated to survive.
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Rain Jordan
- Sep 2, 2019
- 7 min
Take More than Me with You: Changing Their Landscape Means Changing Ours
If we want to dogs freed from the revolving doors of suffering & surrender, it is our job to become capable of fulfilling their needs.
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Rain Jordan
- Aug 23, 2019
- 4 min
The Real Problem with TV Dog Training
Animals & owners are ultimately degraded by the hunt for instant gratification that TV's fast talk, sleight of hand, & selective editing
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Rain Jordan
- Aug 19, 2019
- 7 min
The Truth about Certifications
When I was 30, an acquaintance told me that in his native language, my name means “gullible”—to which I responded, “Seriously?”
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Rain Jordan
- Jul 4, 2019
- 4 min
What Still Needs Fixing in Fearful Dog Fixers
Stop trying to hand-feed fearful dogs. Stop saying fearful dogs are aggressive dogs.
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Rain Jordan
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
A Species Saved by Training: It starts with . . .
Imagine a world in which all dogs go to heavens known as Home
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Rain Jordan
- Jan 28, 2019
- 6 min
Moving to the Way of Gentleness
Maintain a habit of R+ training, handling, & treatment with your dog. This saves them daily, throughout their lives.
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Rain Jordan
- Jan 26, 2019
- 6 min
Keys to Success with a new, certified pre-owned, or any other adopted dog
Adopting a dog is very exciting, and it is understandable to want to share the joy with everyone you know--human and non-human. It is...
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Rain Jordan
- Sep 2, 2018
- 4 min
Is Your Dog a Tune-Out Expert?
Summertime, and the getting lost is easy . . . .
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Rain Jordan
- May 2, 2018
- 4 min
Category 1 & 2 Crate Warning in Effect:
Safety & Well-Being Trump Convenience. If your dog could speak to you about crating, that would be part of the message.
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Rain Jordan
- Jan 5, 2018
- 5 min
CGC Essay Addendum: For Dog Lovers & Their Dogs, Please Pay Careful Attention
Recently some folks enjoyed a little feeding frenzy over one of my essays, preferring to ignore its main concerns, instead disemboweling...
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Rain Jordan
- Dec 26, 2017
- 6 min
The Controllers & The Controlled: Why I Don't Do CGC Testing
If a dog sits when told to do so, some will say the dog is “obedient” or has “manners”; if that same dog sits when told to lie down, is...
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