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Rain Jordan
Oct 10, 202111 min read
Words Matter, and "Fear Aggression" Isn't
The "fear aggression" label is harmful to dogs. Here's why.
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Rain Jordan
Nov 11, 20203 min read
The Weight of Training & Behavior Modification
When we are frustrated, we are more easily reeled-in by flashy marketing, charismatic personalities, and promises of quick fixes...
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Rain Jordan
Feb 17, 20204 min read
Lovebug or Landmine? Three Tips to Keep Your Dog from Going Under
A friend of mine once was awakened at 3 am by an explosion in her bedroom. Two of her five dogs were lip-locked, and not in a good way.
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Rain Jordan
Jan 24, 20201 min read
Before you call Barkbusters, read this.
Barking is natural for dogs. It one of the few ways they can communicate. When we block that ability, we are asking for bigger trouble.
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Rain Jordan
Nov 17, 20194 min read
The Siren Song of Dog Training
All dogs are food motivated so long as they are motivated to survive.
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Rain Jordan
Sep 2, 20197 min read
Take More than Me with You: Changing Their Landscape Means Changing Ours
If we want to dogs freed from the revolving doors of suffering & surrender, it is our job to become capable of fulfilling their needs.
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Rain Jordan
Aug 23, 20194 min read
The Real Problem with TV Dog Training
Animals & owners are ultimately degraded by the hunt for instant gratification that TV's fast talk, sleight of hand, & selective editing
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Rain Jordan
Aug 19, 20197 min read
The Truth about Certifications
When I was 30, an acquaintance told me that in his native language, my name means “gullible”—to which I responded, “Seriously?”
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Rain Jordan
Jul 4, 20194 min read
What Still Needs Fixing in Fearful Dog Fixers
Stop trying to hand-feed fearful dogs. Stop saying fearful dogs are aggressive dogs.
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Rain Jordan
Jan 31, 20192 min read
A Species Saved by Training: It starts with . . .
Imagine a world in which all dogs go to heavens known as Home
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Rain Jordan
Sep 2, 20184 min read
Is Your Dog a Tune-Out Expert?
Summertime, and the getting lost is easy . . . .
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Rain Jordan
Jan 5, 20185 min read
CGC Essay Addendum: For Dog Lovers & Their Dogs, Please Pay Careful Attention
Recently some folks enjoyed a little feeding frenzy over one of my essays, preferring to ignore its main concerns, instead disemboweling...
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Rain Jordan
Dec 26, 20176 min read
The Controllers & The Controlled: Why I Don't Do CGC Testing
If a dog sits when told to do so, some will say the dog is “obedient” or has “manners”; if that same dog sits when told to lie down, is...
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