Discover Why Car Chasing Isn’t Hunting — And What That Means for Your Dog Have you ever watched your dog go wild when a car, bike, or jogger passes by?It looks just like hunting: they lower their body, fix their eyes, maybe even lunge or bark. At first glance,...
Let’s Talk About What PST Isn’t – and Why That’s a Good Thing When we talk about Predation Substitute Training, we often focus on what it is:A kind, science-based, needs-oriented way to help dogs with strong prey drive. But here’s something just as important: 👉 PST is...
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...
“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...
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!...
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...
