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 14
- 11 min
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 9
- 31 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 11 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 23 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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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Kayley Paylor
- Jan 31, 2021
- 5 min
How to Hold a Leash and Other Small But Paradigm Shifting Tips
Yesterday, my husband and I took a walk with my pack plus our board and train dog. I had the board and train dog and Amalu. He took...
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