More than 6 years ago, I was somewhat new to the shelter community and the way in which I would shape Bound Angels. I came across this dog that some claimed was a purebred Belgian Malinois, I realized he had many Mal traits, but there was a lot of other stuff going on. Zeus was a handlful. The disclaimer I …
Correct Them or Kill Them
Correct them or Kill them. I’ve been a pretty outspoken advocate for shelter dogs, and all dogs in general for the last several years. I’ve also spent most of my time training and competing with dogs. To be clear, I deal with all types of dogs, not just the ones I choose, but also the ones that are chosen for …
Those that Kill but Won’t Correct
There is a trend in dog training that is ever more popular, yet their vigilance ends up hurting many dogs. This trend is the “positive only” movement. Last month I was in Prescott Arizona working with the humane society. On my last day I was asked to work with a dog that was set to be put down for aggression. …
The Breeder – Your Friend
I probably have less of a problem with breeders than some people in rescue, but there is still an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. So long as there are 5 million shelter animals dying in shelters, why do breeders continue? The biggest problem with breeders is that most are not checked out, which means you are dealing with a potential of puppy …