All animals are motivated by something; different situations might need a different motivator for the same result from that animal; you might need a different motivator to get results for different behaviors in the same setting. A good leader will try to find the motivator for each individual animal in… Continue reading
A lot of what I write is to help others learn/see another perspective, refresh an idea they already knew. But also in trying to help others, it makes me think about what I do so I can better myself as well. This one is definitely one of those … Dogs… Continue reading
“…like, I don’t know, but it seems like she’s mad at me.” Was the last of a text conversation I had earlier this week with one of my toughest clients (not the dog, she was awesome!). “She’s not ‘mad’ but probably frustrated, which gets you frustrated, whuch makes her more… Continue reading
As good as it is to receive them, I kind of smile and dismiss compliments. Well, I don’t really dismiss it so much as I don’t address it. I don’t mean for it to be rude, I think it’s my way of showing humility, I try to only do what… Continue reading
I got a call from a client who wanted to cancel my services. This client first called for board & train of an 8 wk old english bulldog. First person & mistake: the client. Why? I found out on initial consultation he’s 74, in physically bad health. Why would you… Continue reading
