The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished 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.
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Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Let's Teach Dogs Instead of Training Them
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished on: 2023/10/10
We talk a lot about training dogs, but teaching them works so much better.
Do as I Do, Not Do As I Cue!
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished on: 2023/09/14
Classic pet dog training - yes, even the positive reinforcement kind - focuses on getting dogs to follow cues... but service dogs have to think for themselves, and really all dogs should be able to do that.
Rights Vs Responsibilities: A Balancing Act For Service Dogs
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished on: 2022/11/01
When do we have the law behind us, when it comes to public access for service dogs?
Public Access For Service Dogs In Training
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished on: 2021/09/19
So you're training your puppy to be a service dog? Here's what you need to know about training in public spaces.
Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and ESAs: ... These Are Not The Same Things.
Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDIPublished on: 2021/07/03
What's the difference between a therapy dog, an emotional support dog, and a psychiatric service dog? You might be surprised.
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