#bensonmaremmastraining The Shelby pups are getting ready to go to their new homes at nine-ten weeks of age. As I mentally prepare for...

#bensonmaremmastraining The Shelby pups, so named because their owner's name is "Shelby," came to me to be evaluated regarding what sort...

#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds In one of the many courses I have taken from Suzanne Clothier, she talks...

#maremmaforsale, #Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds, Tonight, as I powered through my chores, I saw a sight...

I feel angrier every time I watch this short video clip – and behind that anger is fear, big time. Fear for my dogs. People want to “come...

#Maremmaforsale, #Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds I often feel like training happens when I am making...

Katie S. owns the dogs in the photo; I have written about her in other blogs, along with Katie W., because they are sharing a somewhat...

This is a graphic that was shared with me about people, specifically – me. At issue was “what does it take to derail me” (my words) at...

This short video shows Blush in portions of my training session with her regarding staying with her own bowl. Unfortunately for both of...

Recently, I have seen a resurgence of advocacy for the use of “management tools” such as dangle sticks, yokes, prong collars, etc.; the...

****Dog wanted for lifetime position – must be perfect!*** Most breeders place LGD pups at about this age; the pup in the photo is nine...

He learns he is not safe in his environment. He learns associations with things in his environment. ***He does not learn what he should...

I recently read that training dogs is like expecting them to learn English as a second language. Thinking of it that way reminds me of...

For several years now, here on the ranch, I have believed that the extensive and purposeful training we do with our pups allowed us to...

Pups are born who they are. The temperament, the character of the pup, cannot be learned or taught. All the best early socialization and...

Understanding how dogs learn is critical to making informed choices about managing them. When people think of “management,” they often...

#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds Biddability is about a dog’s willingness to be directed, particularly to...

#bensonmaremmastraining, Dogs trained using positive reinforcement methods have learned that cues are linked to wonderful rewards. A cue...

When pups transition into new homes, the first few nights can be challenging for them. This is often when reactive barking is learned...

Barking is the primary way LGDs protect their livestock – and themselves – from predators. Barking lets the predators know, before they...