Articles

This page will be updated periodically with new information. Articles may be authored or co-authored by Karen Palmer, or by other canine professionals, and will be included here with their permission. Please be considerate, and request written permission of the author prior to printing any posted articles for public use.

Selecting a Trainer, by Martin Deeley and Karen Palmer
Management Vs. Training, by Bryan Konowitz
The IACP BSL Position Statement, from the IACP
The IACP Position Statement on Training Tools
The IACP Position Statement on Mandatory Sterilization of Dogs
The Quest for Balanced Training, by Danny Thomason
Statement From the Backyard Dog, by Karen Palmer
The New Work of Canine Professionals, by Karen Palmer
www.BalancedCanineTraining.com Puzzle, created by Karen just for you!
Fleas!, by Karen Palmer
Foundation, by Scott Holloway
Crating, by Scott Holloway
Collars, by Karen Palmer Includes collar descriptions and photos!
So, You Think You Want a Dog, by Karen Palmer
Dog Food Label Definitions - Know what’s in your dog’s food! Read these definitions to find out.
Paw Prints in the Sand, Anonymous, adapted by Karen Palmer
When It Just Doesn’t Work Out, By Karen Palmer Need to Find a New Home for Your Dog?
YES Environment, by George K. Hobson, NEW!

Training - the process of a dog becoming willing to consistently perform a learned behavior in response to a specific cue even in the face of conflicting personal desire.

Management - all that other stuff.

~ Eleanor Herrick

“With dogs as with humans, bribery is of doubtful value in establishing control and developing character. Bribing a dog in one area will increase his resistance to positive methods in another.”

~ William R. Koehler