Rain JordanOct 10, 202111 minWords Matter, and "Fear Aggression" Isn'tThe "fear aggression" label is harmful to dogs. Here's why.
Rain JordanNov 11, 20203 minThe Weight of Behavior Modification & TrainingWhen we are frustrated, we are more easily reeled-in by flashy marketing, charismatic personalities, and promises of quick fixes...
Rain JordanFeb 17, 20204 minLovebug 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.
Rain JordanJan 24, 20201 minBefore 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.
Rain JordanNov 17, 20194 minThe Siren Song of Dog TrainingAll dogs are food motivated so long as they are motivated to survive.
Rain JordanSep 2, 20197 minTake More than Me with You: Changing Their Landscape Means Changing OursIf we want to dogs freed from the revolving doors of suffering & surrender, it is our job to become capable of fulfilling their needs.
Rain JordanAug 23, 20194 minThe Real Problem with TV Dog TrainingAnimals & owners are ultimately degraded by the hunt for instant gratification that TV's fast talk, sleight of hand, & selective editing
Rain JordanAug 19, 20197 minThe Truth about CertificationsWhen I was 30, an acquaintance told me that in his native language, my name means “gullible”—to which I responded, “Seriously?”
Rain JordanJul 4, 20194 minWhat Still Needs Fixing in Fearful Dog FixersStop trying to hand-feed fearful dogs. Stop saying fearful dogs are aggressive dogs.
Rain JordanJan 31, 20192 minA Species Saved by Training: It starts with . . . Imagine a world in which all dogs go to heavens known as Home
Rain JordanJan 28, 20196 minMoving to the Way of Gentleness Maintain a habit of R+ training, handling, & treatment with your dog. This saves them daily, throughout their lives.
Rain JordanJan 26, 20196 minKeys 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...
Rain JordanSep 2, 20184 minIs Your Dog a Tune-Out Expert?Summertime, and the getting lost is easy . . . .
Rain JordanMay 2, 20184 minCategory 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.
Rain JordanJan 5, 20185 minCGC Essay Addendum: For Dog Lovers & Their Dogs, Please Pay Careful AttentionRecently some folks enjoyed a little feeding frenzy over one of my essays, preferring to ignore its main concerns, instead disemboweling...
Rain JordanDec 26, 20176 minThe Controllers & The Controlled: Why I Don't Do CGC TestingIf 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...