I began my career in dogs asking what makes one breed of dog different from another, what makes one individual dog different from another, what makes one situation different from another? Others in dogdom were asking the same questions and the answers that came back were framed in such terms as territoriality, possessiveness, this or […]

I’m excited to be presenting the NDT model and method on the beautiful coast of Maine on my favorite time of year, early fall. Thanks to Leah Twitchell of the Evolved Dog for organizing this event and we both would appreciate your attendance and/or best wishes for the weather to come through in all its […]

At the NDT conference I often referred to the concept of “emotional momentum.” For example I mentioned that Pushing teaches the dog he can transfer emotional momentum to the owner, most especially his stress reserves, and conversely, Collecting teaches the dog he can absorb emotional momentum from others, most especially, even their stress reserves. The […]