Dr. Christopher Pachel’s perspective on behavior is grounded in a recognition that there is rarely a “right” or “wrong” answer. That shift in thinking has been both liberating and empowering and has worked its way into the very core of how Dr. Pachel thinks about excellence in his field, how he practices and works with clients and their dogs, and why he is considered a top practitioner. ...

Having a working protocol for separation anxiety is one thing, applying it in real life is another. Join Terrie Hayward at ClickerExpo LIVE as she reviews separation anxiety and a sample desensitization protocol. She will then change gears and have a trainer put on their “client cap” as the team walks through an initial virtual consultation step by step. From set-up to synergy, Terrie will help you dissect all the steps and queries that come about during the first visit and some subsequent “visits.”...

Until now, the words “board and train” have been met with dread by modern dog trainers. It became clear to Sarah Kalnajs that trainers needed a new kind of program: one based in a home environment instead of a kennel; one that socialized the puppy, gave it a foundation of basic skills, and instilled in it an eagerness to learn more; and one that provided its caregivers with clear and consistent information so they would be fully prepared to continue building on that foundation at home....