Breeding for Temperament - Digging into the Nuts and Bolts
I breed for temperament. Okay, good. But what does that even mean? My friend breeding Caucasian Shepherds is sure not breeding for the...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 9, 20238 min read
Emotional Resiliency
I've meant to write this post for some time now, and I've always put it off because there's a lot of ground to cover and it's a topic...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 5, 202310 min read
The On and Off Pressure Switch - Negative Reinforcement - the Forgotten Quadrant
I have a good number of horse people in my life. I've held long conversations with them on this topic and it's always been fascinating...
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Kayley Paylor
May 13, 202311 min read
What Makes an "Easy" Dog- Motivating Dogs Beyond Food and Toys
My Control Unleashed class presently has an Azawakh, a Saluki, a Silken Windhound, and Foxhound mix. A lot of trainers would be tearing...
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Kayley Paylor
Mar 8, 202331 min read
Addressing the Divide in Training Philosophies
I have started this post so many times that I've lost track. Inevitably I abandon it no more than a paragraph or two into what is a...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 13, 20229 min read
Granting Grace - Remembering the Human Component of Dog Training
"I failed him." "I should have done better." "I need to be more vigilant." "I should never have put her in that situation." "I know my...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 5, 20228 min read
Considering Breed Specific Socialization
I'm writing this looking at Azawakh puppies that will grow up to be smart, alert, loyal, reserved adults and hopefully they will be...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 28, 20227 min read
Buzz Words in Training
I usually try to stay pretty neutral and open in my training posts. I have some pretty strong beliefs regarding dog training, but I try...
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Kayley Paylor
Feb 26, 202213 min read
E-Collars - Common Misconceptions Addressed
First my credentials with e-collar. I was trained at a seminar given by Robin McFarlane. I have taken numerous e-collar courses from...
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Kayley Paylor
Jan 3, 20226 min read
Function or Fashion - Dog Clothing
Long read, short: in my opinion, if your dog is uncomfortable and the problem can be fixed with clothing, it probably should be. Every...
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Kayley Paylor
Dec 1, 202111 min read
Separation Anxiety
When I was working at the training facility, something we'd hear often was: "My dog has separation anxiety." My mentor would talk them...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 13, 20215 min read
Medical Causes to Behavioral Issues
When I first apprenticing to become a dog trainer I was taught to assess a dog in a glance. I was taught to start with the utter basics....
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 11, 20212 min read
A Dog Can Be in Drive and Not an Asshole
Here's my unpopular opinion for the day. Dogs in drive don't have to be assholes. Full stop. They can be excited and barking and in...
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Kayley Paylor
Aug 25, 20218 min read
Honoring Genetic Imperative
You can never let a ________ off leash. Fill in the blank. You can never let a sighthound off leash. You can never let a terrier off...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 28, 20217 min read
Preventing the Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Anxiety
I work quite often with anxious dogs. I enjoy building confidence in fearful dogs. I live for helping build healthy coping mechanisms...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 14, 202114 min read
The Mental Component of Running Sports
I got very lucky with my first three coursing dogs. With Anubi, I built drive with a flirt pole but then he qualified to run with...
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Kayley Paylor
May 7, 20214 min read
Bloopers - Dogs Keep You Humble
I share my successes a lot. I think I blog about my successes even more, so now it's time to share some of the moments I just shook my...
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Kayley Paylor
Apr 5, 20219 min read
What Does Least in Intrusive Minimally Aversive Truly Mean?
I consider myself a LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) trainer. I know some would certainly disagree and I will be honest, my...
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Kayley Paylor
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Improving Confidence - Pairing Limited Flooding with Observational Learning
I’ve talked about observational learning before here. I haven’t discussed flooding before, mainly because I don’t utilize it heavily....
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Kayley Paylor
Mar 15, 20216 min read
Managing a Multi Dog Household
This is a topic that is much on my mind as I prepare to add Tabiri to my pack this coming weekend. My opinion on this topic is not a...
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