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Starting Azawakh in Running Sports
Quixote (pink) lure coursing with mom Amidi (yellow) - Credit Skinny Dog Photography Last year in straight racing in this region, we went...

Kayley Paylor
Feb 2018 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Nov 9, 20238 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jul 5, 202310 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
May 14, 202311 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Mar 9, 202331 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Oct 13, 20229 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Oct 5, 20228 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jul 28, 20227 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Dec 1, 202111 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Aug 25, 20218 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jul 24, 20213 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20215 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20214 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jun 28, 20217 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jun 24, 202123 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Jun 9, 20215 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Apr 5, 20219 min read
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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....

Kayley Paylor
Mar 15, 20213 min read
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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...

Kayley Paylor
Mar 15, 20216 min read
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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,...

Kayley Paylor
Feb 7, 20215 min read
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