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Dog Training... or Railroading?

Dog Training... or Railroading?

Dog Training... or Railroading?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2026/02/20

Lately I've been thinking about the word 'training' as it relates to dogs... When are we teaching them... and when is it railroading them? Where do we draw the line?

Dog Tranining Tips
Does Your Dog's Life Matter?

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2026/02/06

Several times recently I have met with folks who are coming to me after working with more... traditional... trainers. I just have one question for folks who train this way.

Dog Tranining TipsDog psychologyEthics
The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/25

It's a truth that the vast majority of dog trainers refuse to accept or admit: good dogs are born, not trained.

Service DogsDog psychologyDog Training Tips
Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

Amelia and I joke that we moonlight as therapists. This feels especially true when we have to discuss setting boundaries.

Dog Training Tips
Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

'Don't shop - adopt!' people say. Listen, adopting isn't right for everyone but whether or not you adopt, you absolutely have to shop. Here's why.

PuppiesDog Training Tips
Are You Breaking Dog Law?

Are You Breaking Dog Law?

Are You Breaking Dog Law?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2024/12/12

We expect them to follow our social rules... but when we break their most important laws, what are we teaching them?

Dog Tranining Tips

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