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
- Aug 30, 2022
- 5 min
Talk is Cheap
Talk is cheap. I know, I talk a lot, but I stand by that statement, talk is cheap. I spend a lot of time playing pencil and paper RPGs. I...
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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
- Feb 26, 2022
- 13 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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
- Nov 18, 2021
- 8 min
Show Don't Tell - Changing Hearts and Minds in the Dog World
Firstly, let's start off by acknowledging that 99% of people love their dogs or love dogs in general and want to do well by them. Their...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 21, 2021
- 5 min
How Many Dogs is Too Many?
The answer to the question posed in the title of this article is that the answer to that question is going to vary by person and...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 13, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Unforced Errors - Slow and Steady Wins the Race
I grew up in a volleyball gym from the time I was a week old on. I was placed in the corner, protected by my crib/playpen. And so, quite...
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Kayley Paylor
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
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, 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
- 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 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
- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
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, 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
- 4 min
You Set Your Own Boundaries. What Do You Let Your Dog Get Away With?
I’d attended one prior practice when my future flyball teammates invited me to a flyball seminar by Colleen Morita that they were...
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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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