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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
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
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
Jul 24, 20213 min read
Quick Tips - Rewarding Effectively and Disentangling the Leash
As much as I like the far-reaching philosophical posts, they are sometimes a little bit difficult to write and take a little bit more...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20215 min read
Gatekeeping Service Dogs Can Ruin Lives
At our Fourth of July dinner I started to feel tired and fuzzy. By the time I finally decided I needed to leave and go to bed I was...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20214 min read
Tag Collars - To Wear or Not to Wear
When I got Ash, I was under contract to have him wear a tag collar at all times. I didn't know better at the time, I just left his...
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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 24, 202123 min read
On the Veterinary and Client Disconnect - Navigating your Relationship with your Vet
This proved to be a tricky and complex piece to write. It's also a piece that I have been repeatedly asked to write. It's a volatile...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 9, 20215 min read
The Benefit of Group Classes for All Dogs
I just finished up one of my favorite classes I've ever taught or taken. The class was my new Real World Adventure class, which met at a...
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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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Kayley Paylor
Feb 7, 20215 min read
Meet Them Where They're At
I can't tell you what to believe. Well. I can. But that won't make you believe what I tell you. I can only present opportunities,...
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Kayley Paylor
Feb 5, 20214 min read
Harnessing Pack Drive
It's been my intention to write about a dog's various kind of drive for some time now, and it's still on my to-do list. In short, dogs'...
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