Tag Archives: Pack Drive

Are Dogs Pack Animals?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jean

This 2009 piece is from a now-defunct previous blog. When I first got into dog training, the mantra was “dogs are pack animals.” It was never questioned: dogs were strong bonding animals and fit into human families so well, sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Weasel Files Part Two

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jean

The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) is a body that seems to have been formed by trainers unhappy with the trend toward dog-friendly techniques.  They also seem a little rusty on the relevant science.  Their 2011 conference theme was … Continue reading →

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