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The Dog Philosofur Dog training services in Hamilton Ontario Canada. Offering private in-home training, specializing in
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All dogs are trainable and techniques are not breed, gender or size specific, but rooted in pack behavior, drive (motivation) and temperament. I am certified in both positive reinforcement and balanced dog training. I believe in praise/reward being the primary motivator in addition to fair and humane corrections used when necessary.

24/08/2024

This is just the beginning of the story and where we are at after the injury, but before the surgery.

08/08/2024

It takes a lot of time, money and dedication to be a good dog owner, here are some things to consider before getting a dog of your own!

11/07/2024

I get a lot of questions about boarding options so I thought I'd share the advice I give with all of you!

12/06/2024

Let's talk about why dogs of all sizes and even puppies do better with rules, structure, boundaries and discipline.

02/05/2024

I share my opinions on this question while out for a walk with my dogs on a beautiful spring day.

04/04/2024

Long title, but it sets the tone for the video perfectly.

24/01/2024

Let's have a chat about dog personality traits and these are different from breed traits.

25/12/2023

Happy Holidays and all the best in 2024!

07/12/2023

Your dog is always taking cues from you and processing what behaviors you like and what you don't like.

10/10/2023

Just after my last video Chickpea suffered a "spinal stroke" or FCE (fibrocartilaginous embolism). We were heartbroken as we had no idea what to expect or if she would recover, but after just 3 weeks Chickpea can walk slowly and carefully. I didn't include many specifics of her rehabilitation as it may be different for each dog, but I wanted to show a timeline of what we have done and potential outcomes for other owners dealing with this.

07/09/2023
03/08/2023

A walk n' talk about how I'm always reassessing what I believe in.

01/07/2023

Happy Canada Day everyone! Here are some fun shots of Chickpea and Penny catching balls and frisbees!

13/04/2023

Let's chat about some common stereotypes and misconceptions people have about breed traits.

07/03/2023

It's March and I'm back to training with clients and their dogs. With all the new dog owners reaching out to me I thought it would be prudent to discuss how much it costs to own a dog.

27/01/2023

There's a difference between training a behavior and managing it. We need both, but let's talk about the differences.

04/12/2022

A flexible routine means that I try to accomplish the same things each day with my dogs; walking, feeding, playtime, etc, but in a way that remains flexible for whatever surprises life throws at me!

10/11/2022

Why I Don't Train With Harnesses:
A short video explanation on a few of the reasons behind why I don't use harnesses for training dogs.

27/10/2022

Use Of The Place Command:
Let's define the place command and talk about how people are using it. Then I give my opinion on how I think it should be used and what it can and can't do.

05/10/2022

Some Thoughts On Socializing Dogs:
I share some thoughts on picking the right friends for your dog and the problems with "over-socializing" your dog.

25/08/2022

Random Thoughts About Dog Stuff:
Just some random thoughts about dog ownership and training for this video.

11/08/2022

Using Sign Language With Deaf Dogs:
In this video I discuss using American sign language vs more common dog training hand signals with deaf dogs.

14/07/2022

Training A P*e Spot In Your Yard:
Training your dog to p*e in a specific area of your yard can help prevent a brown spotted lawn! Let's go over the basics of how to train this.

16/06/2022

The dog industry is a weird, wonderful, yet sometimes angry and hateful place. Let talk about it.

26/05/2022

Dog Ownership in Hot Weather:
As the summers seem to be getting hotter for longer each season, I've amassed lots of ways to keep our dogs cool throughout the hottest months and while travelling.

28/04/2022

It Can't All Be Anxiety:
Many behaviors get attributed to anxiety when it really isn't the cause at all.

04/04/2022

Petting Strangers Dogs:
We definitely want our dogs to be social, but I'm not too keen on letting just anyone pet our dogs.

10/03/2022

Some Thoughts On Social Media in Miami FL:
First, my apologies on the audio, there was a lot of wind and traffic noise, but I like to make these videos out in the real world. I don't use a lot of social media for my business and here's why.

03/03/2022

Private Boarding or Kennels in Ocala FL:
I often get asked about what owners should do with their dog when they travel. Let's discuss the options.

25/02/2022

Obedience Refresher in Savannah GA:
I spent my February shutdown in the southern USA to enjoy some nice weather and recharge for another busy year ahead. Chris and I took the opportunity to refresh our dogs obedience as the winter months on Canada can be difficult for maintaining training.

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My Dog Torn Her Cruciate Ligament
My Dog Torn Her Cruciate Ligament

This is just the beginning of the story and where we are at after the injury, but before the surgery.

The Commitment of Dog Ownership
The Commitment of Dog Ownership

It takes a lot of time, money and dedication to be a good dog owner, here are some things to consider before getting a dog of your own!

Who Can Watch Your Dog While You're Away?
Who Can Watch Your Dog While You're Away?

I get a lot of questions about boarding options so I thought I'd share the advice I give with all of you!

Don't Give Puppies or Small Dogs a Pass on Behaviors
Don't Give Puppies or Small Dogs a Pass on Behaviors

Let's talk about why dogs of all sizes and even puppies do better with rules, structure, boundaries and discipline.

Can You Train Your Dog Using Social Media?
Can You Train Your Dog Using Social Media?

I share my opinions on this question while out for a walk with my dogs on a beautiful spring day.

Some Dog Owners Are Making It Difficult For The Rest Of Us
Some Dog Owners Are Making It Difficult For The Rest Of Us

Long title, but it sets the tone for the video perfectly.

Dog Personality Traits
Dog Personality Traits

Let's have a chat about dog personality traits and these are different from breed traits.

Happy Holidays and all the best in 2024!

You Are A Feedback Machine
You Are A Feedback Machine

Your dog is always taking cues from you and processing what behaviors you like and what you don't like.

Chickpea FCE Recovery in Dogs 2023
Chickpea FCE Recovery in Dogs 2023

Just after my last video Chickpea suffered a "spinal stroke" or FCE (fibrocartilaginous embolism). We were heartbroken as we had no idea what to expect or if she would recover, but after just 3 weeks Chickpea can walk slowly and carefully. I didn't include many specifics of her rehabilitation as it may be different for each dog, but I wanted to show a timeline of what we have done and potential outcomes for other owners dealing with this.

Are Dogs Pseudo Children?
Are Dogs Pseudo Children?

How Some Of My Views Changed
How Some Of My Views Changed

A walk n' talk about how I'm always reassessing what I believe in.

July 1st Dogs Fetch In Slow Motion
July 1st Dogs Fetch In Slow Motion

Happy Canada Day everyone! Here are some fun shots of Chickpea and Penny catching balls and frisbees!

Breed Stereotypes
Breed Stereotypes

Let's chat about some common stereotypes and misconceptions people have about breed traits.

The Cost of Dog Ownership
The Cost of Dog Ownership

It's March and I'm back to training with clients and their dogs. With all the new dog owners reaching out to me I thought it would be prudent to discuss how much it costs to own a dog.

Dog Training vs Management
Dog Training vs Management

There's a difference between training a behavior and managing it. We need both, but let's talk about the differences.

How I Keep A Flexible Routine For Our Dogs
How I Keep A Flexible Routine For Our Dogs

A flexible routine means that I try to accomplish the same things each day with my dogs; walking, feeding, playtime, etc, but in a way that remains flexible for whatever surprises life throws at me!

Why I Don't Train With Harnesses: A short video explanation on a few of the reasons behind why I don't use harnesses for training dogs.

Use Of The Place Command: Let's define the place command and talk about how people are using it. Then I give my opinion on how I think it should be used and what it can and can't do.

Some Thoughts On Socializing Dogs: I share some thoughts on picking the right friends for your dog and the problems with "over-socializing" your dog.

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All dogs are trainable and techniques are not breed, gender or size specific, but rooted in pack behavior, drive (motivation) and temperament. I am certified in positive dog training methods through the Ferndog Institute, but believe in balanced training with praise/reward being the primary motivator in addition to fair and humane corrections used when necessary.