by Simone | Jul 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Is visiting a wildlife enclosure with your prey drive dog a good idea?” As a dog trainer specializing in predation management, I hear this question a lot. My answer? It depends. In this article, I’ll break down why some are skeptical — and why, when used...
by Simone | May 27, 2025 | Dog Professionals, Prey Drive Dogs
Understanding predatory behaviour in dogs has always been a complex subject. While much of the research has focused on wild canids like wolves, applying those findings to domestic dogs has posed challenges. A widely referenced model in this area is Coppinger’s...
by Simone | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you curious about why some dogs chase anything that moves while others are content to sniff around? Or why some “typical hunting dogs” never show an interest in hunting, while their siblings go absolutely nuts for it? Then you are in the right place!...
by Simone | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the last article, we looked at what impulse control is, and why it’s so important for your dog to have healthy reserves of it. This sets them up for successful training progression. We also learned that impulse control is a limited resource, and once your dog has...
by Simone | Apr 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s chasing a squirrel at the blink of an eye or jumping into action without a second thought, managing a dog’s natural impulsiveness requires understanding and strategic training. This blog post delves into the nature of impulsivity in dogs, the...
