Books. DVDs. Conferences and clinics. Dog treats and toys. And more! In this section, you’ll find notes from conferences I have attended, as well as my opinions and reviews of all sorts of different animal training products. If you have a book, DVD, toy, or other type of product that you’d like to see reviewed on my site, let me know!
I’m getting really excited, the 5th annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference is coming up in just a couple of weeks. This year’s conference includes some of the world’s top animal trainers, including Bob Bailey, Ken Ramirez, Alexandra Kurland, Kay Laurence, Phung Luu, Steve White, and Susan Schneider. This year’s keynote speaker is […]
I wrote last weekend about Susan Schneider’s new book, The Science of Consequences. I am having a ton of fun reading the book right now! I’ll post a complete review when I’m done, but if you want to know my initial thoughts about the book, check out this post. This book would make a great […]
I’ve recently started reading Susan Scheider’s fascinating new book, The Science of Consequences. Susan Schneider is a biopsychologist who has spent years studying learning and behavior in both people and animals. (You can read more about her background on her bio on her website.) The Science of Consequences is a fascinating journey through the science […]
A big thanks to all of you who checked out my review of Lisa Edward’s new memoir, A Dog Named Boo and entered my giveaway for a copy of the book. Also, thanks to those of you who helped tweet about the giveaway or promote it on facebook. Twenty-three people entered by leaving a comment […]
Have you heard? Registration is now open for ORCA’s 5th annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference. The conference will be held in February 2013 in Denton, Texas. This is one of my absolute favorite conferences every year (and that’s not just because I help with the planning!). This conference does a great job […]
Horses are amazing creatures. They can be wonderful friends and also, many times, our greatest teachers. My friend Carol Jennings has recently published a book about her experiences with her three adopted mustangs. A first time horse owner when she adopted her first mustang, Carol says that she has learned to be a student of […]
