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The Neutral Mind Test
Aligning Sensorimotor Loops in Tracking. Understanding how dogs work in a sensorimotor loop is essential for accurate, humane, and efficient tracking.
Re-thinking Companionship in an Overstimulated World
Modern Western life runs at a speed the nervous system was never designed to sustain. The body tightens, the breath shortens, and attention scatters as
Accuracy in Tracking
Before you allow yourself to be persuaded to alter the way your dog tracks Let’s think about the reason that dogs naturally track accurately. In nature
The Shepherd Walk
Why it works and why it’s different Most dog training starts from control: stop pulling, walk nicely, keep pace. At Shepherd School, we start from
A dog who wanted to chase sheep
Three weeks ago, I began working with a young dog who wanted to chase sheep. A quieter approach Instead of commands, corrections, or shock collars,
Breed-specific Behaviour of German Shepherd Dogs
Introduction In canine temperament and personality research the German Shepherd dog is the most studied dog breed (Jones & Gosling, 2005). Studies have proposed the
Dogs Know When Speech Matters: Reflections on the Quiet Conversation Between Voice, Movement, and the Working Dog
Dogs Know When Speech Matters Reflections on the Quiet Conversation Between Voice, Movement, and the Working Dog Introductory Note: For years I’ve said to my
Do you know how to be a good Shepherd to your Shepherd dog?
Shepherd Dogs or Shepherd’s Dogs? Do you own a Shepherd dog? Do you find any aspect of their behaviour challenging? At Dogtaggs we can help
The Dogtaggs approach to helping your dog feel safe and secure
The benefits of a relationship where both partners feel safe and secure You know what it really takes to be sure that dogs feel
How are the behavioural aspects of human-animal relationships addressed by tracking at Dogtaggs?
How are the behavioural aspects of human-animal relationships addressed by tracking at Dogtaggs? All clients working with Dogtaggs receive individual appraisal within very small group
Why everyone (who hasn’t already) should Get Cracking with Tracking
Why tracking? Tracking, or following a scent left by something passing over the ground, is an activity that all dogs do naturally. When owners are
So what does tracking have to do with pigs?
Where it all began. These are pictures of my outdoor pig production unit. 500 sows on 50 acres. On the unit I am assisted by