by Ruth Crisler | Apr 5, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Dog Training, Spot Check
This article was originally published in the Spring 2019 issue of the IACP Canine Professional Journal. Chicago’s rescue community was rocked in January by the loss of thirty-one dogs to an early morning kennel fire. The tragedy occurred at a small suburban boarding...
by Ruth Crisler | Sep 6, 2015 | Animal Behavior, Dog Training, Spot Check
Originally published in IACP Safe Hands Journal, Spring 2015. Behavior seems to be the hot trend. From leash reactivity to separation anxiety to resource guarding and other aggression issues, trainers are confronting behavior problems right and left. But what is...
by Ruth Crisler | Sep 5, 2015 | Animal Behavior, Dog Training, Spot Check
Originally published in The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, Spring 2015. This article stems from a conversation at last year’s APDT conference regarding the advantages and pitfalls of board and train programs. I was asked to share my perspective as a trainer who offers a...
