by Fee Ketelsen | Aug 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently, I was interviewed by Magdalena and Tomasz from psinosek.pl. We talked about prey drive in dogs, why common “quick fixes” often fail, and how I help owners transform instinctive chasing into cooperation, safety, and trust. 1. How did your journey with dogs...
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 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...
by Simone | Apr 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the world of loose leash walking with a high-energy dog can feel like a rollercoaster of frustration and hope. Every tug on the leash, every distracted sniff, seems to echo the struggle of countless walks before. But fear not, for you are not alone in this...