My name is Irith Bloom, and I have been training animals since the 1980s. I live in Los Angeles, where I run my own pet training company, The Sophisticated Dog. In addition to being a a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training Certified Licensed Trainer, I am proud to be a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, as well as a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
January 14, 2012
In honor of National Dog Training Month, I will be focusing on polite leash walking for the next few posts....
A dog that is given consistent guidance from an early age grows up to be a confident dog. Education brings security, security brings confidence, and a confident dog has no need to show anxiety-based behaviors.
May 15, 2012
To truly comprehend why food is so powerful, you must first understand the influence it has on the dog’s brain....