by Francis Metcalf | Aug 22, 2026 | Tricks
Decoding the Mechanics: Operant Conditioning and the Four Quadrants To make steady progress in basic puppy training, it helps to understand how young dogs make sense of their world. Dogs learn through the immediate outcomes of their actions. This process, known...
by Francis Metcalf | Aug 17, 2026 | Tricks
Understanding Boot Camp Dogs: What Board and Train Programs Entail When family routines become overwhelming or leash walking turns into an exhausting tug of war along the hills of San Francisco or Berkeley, many owners search for a comprehensive solution. This is...
by Francis Metcalf | Aug 14, 2026 | Berkeley Trick
Step 1: Preparing Your First Dog Training Lesson Before you begin your first dog training lesson, it helps to understand how dogs interpret the world around them. Dog learning relies on operant learning mechanics, which means dogs repeat behaviors that bring clear...
by Francis Metcalf | Jun 9, 2019 | All
During your life as a dog lover you may encounter certain canine personalities that are different than the ones you have become used to. This may leave you thinking thoughts like “my last dog didn’t do this” or “I don’t remember this being a problem.” You might find...
by Francis Metcalf | May 16, 2016 | All
I know what you are thinking. Since a Belgian Malinois was used by Navy Seal Team Six on the raid of the Bin Laden compound, it would make a perfect family pet. Just park it in the living room next to your Apache Helicopter!The work of the Belgian Malinois in Bin...
