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I'll definitely read about the learning quadrants @Vinny. Giving a dog something to do makes a lot of sense. I once had a rescue dog that both the vet and I thought had some Labrador, some Alsatian/German/Swiss Shepherd and a bit of something else (maybe Beauceron) - that's him in my profile...

This is so interesting. I really enjoyed your response to my initial post, @Vinny - all my experience and views are based on advice I received from professional dog trainers. Having said that, the last time I was with a dog and a trainer is well over 10 years ago and it seems like techniques...

This is an important section - I had a rescue dog (neutered male) who presented as very sweet natured if a bit over-active. But many dogs held in kennels and rescue centers are hyperactive. I visited him a few times and took him on walks at the center. When I decided he was right for my home and...

When we introduce a dog into our home and our family life we need to be aware of these two basic and fundamental facts: dogs are psychologically geared to live in packs and these packs have a clearly defined hierarchy. To our dogs, the family unit is their pack and they have to find their place...

Hello, how great to find a forum dedicated to dog training and behavior. I have had five dogs in my life, each one a rescue dog and each one went to a dog behavior class with me. I learned a lot about canine psychology and training, although I remain an interested amateur with no formal...