Russ HollierApr 1, 20201 minFluency"Achieve fluency at each skill. Fluency is about achieving mastery or proficiency at a task, and that includes accuracy,speed,quality and...
Russ HollierMar 31, 20201 minReflections during the pandemic.Every Dogs Story: By Mary Oliver I have a bed, my very own. It's just my size. And sometimes I like to sleep alone with dreams inside my ...
Russ HollierJul 18, 20191 minRisk of Heat Exhaustion.Classes are canceled Saturday July 20, 2019 Due to the high temperature and humidity predictions for this Saturday classes are canceled. Please review the following article about pr...
Russ HollierApr 15, 20193 minFear Periods, Socialization and DevelopmentAn internet search for socialization of dogs will yield a multitude of articles including lists of other dogs, people, places, sensory ex...
Russ HollierApr 10, 20192 minSocialization to PlacesSocialization to locations and places are experiences that include all of your puppy or dogs senses (See previous article). Think about t...
Russ HollierApr 2, 20192 minUniversal Teaching PrinciplesLike many of my trainer colleagues I read a great deal about dogs, training/teaching, animal behavior, our spiritual connection with anim...
Russ HollierMar 26, 20192 minSocialization to PlacesSocialization to locations and places are experiences that include all of your puppy or dogs senses See previous article). Think about th...
Russ HollierMar 20, 20196 minSocialization and Sensory ExperienceIf we are to provide socializing sensory experiences for our dogs we must first build our understanding and appreciation of their sensory...
Russ HollierMar 13, 20192 minSocialization and Dog Park Etiquette; Part 3The third article in this series will address dog park etiquette for people and their dogs now that you have decided to use the dog park ...
Russ HollierMar 5, 20193 minSocialization and Dog Parks: Part 2To Dog Park or Not Dog To Park, That's The Question The earlier blog article was cautionary about choosing to use the dog park for social...
Russ HollierFeb 26, 20192 minSocialization and Dog ParksAs a trainer I frequently get asked about use of the dog park. My answer, Dog parks are neither all good nor all bad and they are not ris...
Russ HollierFeb 19, 20192 minSocialization and the adopted dog.So you have decided to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group. Many adopted dogs have unknown histories, however we know many of the ...
Russ HollierFeb 12, 20192 minSocialization and your adolescent dog, your not done yet.Adolescence is a time that gradually or perhaps overnight it will seem that your adolescent dog has forgotten all the important lessons y...
Russ HollierFeb 5, 20191 minSocialization, everyone knows they should do it, but what is it? How is it done well?Socialization is the process of providing age and individually appropriate exposures to dogs, people, sensory experiences, places and thi...
Russ HollierJan 21, 20191 minCold Temperatures and Your DogThere is lots of discussion and even legislation lately about dogs and cold or even being out doors. This article provides good guideline...
Russ HollierJan 20, 20191 minBeyond Obedience, A Favorite Quote"There is a lot to absorb when you embark on this joyful adventure. Always be sure that you are having fun. By communicating with your do...
Russ HollierJan 17, 20191 minThe reports of my retirement have been greatly exaggerated.You may have noticed my absence in recent months, I have been recovering from a total knee replacement and am now getting back to work. I...