Wag the Dog

Dog Blog

Dog Training... or Railroading?

Lately I've been thinking about the word 'training' as it relates to dogs... When are we teaching them... and when is it railroading them? Where do we draw the line? ...more

Dog Tranining Tips

February 20, 2026•7 min read

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?

Several times recently I have met with folks who are coming to me after working with more... traditional... trainers. I just have one question for folks who train this way. ...more

Dog Tranining Tips ,Dog psychology &Ethics

February 06, 2026•11 min read

The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

It's a truth that the vast majority of dog trainers refuse to accept or admit: good dogs are born, not trained. ...more

Service Dogs ,Dog psychology &Dog Training Tips

April 25, 2025•12 min read

We work on land which was taken from the nations who had lived here for thousands of years. They are still here and they are still waiting patiently for us to stop being jerks about it.