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Haz Othman Obedience training workshop – MARCH 11-12
Hey guys, I will be holding our first Power Obedience Seminar March 11-12 at our new state of the art training facility at Shield HQ.
Fixing The Reactive Dog
Does your dog bark, growl or lunge when he or she catches sight of another dog? Do you walk your dog at odd hours to
Off-Leash Dog Control
“My entire philosophy and training system is designed to make life with your dog easy for BOTH of you.” – Haz Othman Imagine a dog
The Problem with Purely Positive/Force Free Training #1 – Intro
In this series of articles I speak to some of the common thinking errors and myths perpetrated by the purely positive or force free type
The Problem with Purely Positive/Force Free Training #2 – Science Based…or is it?
Let us first address the concept of science based training. Many force free training advocates will tell you that their approach is supported by science.
The Problem with Purely Positive/Force Free Training #3 – Motivation, what could go wrong?
The fundamental basis behind all positive training systems is using motivators to teach and strengthen behaviors. A motivator is anything that your dog desires, usually