Oct 9, 2014 | Posted by | 2 comments| animal abuse, dog training ethics
All Dog Training Methods Should Not Be Sanctioned Why LIMA isn’t enough Disclaimer: I practice Buddhism which regardless of which lineage you follow has nonharm to all sentient beings as a core value and practice. Hence, the ethics and morals that guide me do not align with dog training organizations I’m part of. The most popular […]
Jun 9, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| animal abuse, dog sports
Ethics of Dog Sports Is that an oxymoron? Who regulates dog sports ethics? Dog sports, breeding, conformation, agility, obedience competition, working dogs…etc., are all so common that many don’t even blink an eye when they are mentioned. But who is looking out for a dogs’ rights and welfare? Dog Sports Analogue To People The well-off […]
Jan 8, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| animal abuse
Service Dog Training Companies Not All Dog Training Companies Are Created Equal As a service dog training company in Los Angeles, Fun Paw Care takes on a great deal of responsibility for families and individuals with disabilities, educating our community and dogs. We are force-free trainers, (CDBC) Certified Dog Behavior Consultants, Certified Professional Dog Trainers […]
Jun 14, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| Alpha, animal abuse, dog barking, dog body language, Dog Training Methods, Dominance Theory, Irresponsible Journalism
Dog Training Nonsense Promoted by Ignorant Media I teach parents how to stop dog barking regularly. So when a colleague sent me an article about how to stop my dog from barking and why dogs bark written by Stanley Coren of Psychology Today, I was shocked at the author’s awful, antiquated dog training advice. The […]
Mar 26, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| animal abuse, dog breeds, dog sports, Irresponsible Journalism
The Iditarod Is Dangerous And Cruel The Iditarod Dog Sled Race Kills Dogs In The Name Of Tradition As an author, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), I feel compelled to respond to a recent article about Dorada, an Alaskan Husky who recently dropped dead because of the Iditarod dog sled race. […]
Jan 26, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| animal abuse, cat declawing, Ear cropping, tail docking
Is Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Ethical? (Updated 2020) Throughout my dog training career, I have seen many unpleasant examples of animal exploitation. For example, why do we dock the tails and crop the ears of dogs (mutilate and disfigure) for our pleasure? In this article, I will be focusing primarily on Canis lupus familiaris […]
Dec 5, 2012 | Posted by | no comments| animal abuse, pet safety
Dog “Ownership” A Basic Human Right Or Privilege? (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog training equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend I was speaking with a Los Angeles dog training friend of mine and we got to talking about traditional and balanced dog “trainers” with regards to corrections (typically used […]
Nov 9, 2012 | Posted by | 2 comments| animal abuse, Dog Training Equipment, Dog Training Methods
Should You Use A Shock Collar? (Updated 2020) If you are considering using a dog training collar such as a shock collar (euphemistically referred to as a vibration collar, static collar, pager collar, tingle collar, tickle collar, E collar, recall collar, electric collar, positive reinforcement collar, stimulation collar, remote “training” collar, prong collar or choke […]
