Dog Training Journey with Ellis the Foster Dog
Quarantine got me down, with too much time, and too little to do. So I decided to foster a dog, and document his training. Meet Ellis!
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Piloting Your Dog's Behavior
Working through your dog's behavior requires force-free, realistic training techniques. Learn how our Piloting Method is different than other training methods that use brutal shock collars and prong collars, or gimmicks like constant treats and bribery. Based on communication, it's easy, fun, and most importantly, effective for you and your dog.
Kerry Stack
5 min read
What We Can Learn From Nurses
Piloting isn't just for dog training. It's a way of life. And nobody embodies that way of life quite like nurses do, now more than ever.
Kerry Stack
6 min read
The Art of Not Panicking
We all panic, but is it something we can learn to move past? From dog training to adapting to a new normal, learn how to get past panicking.
Kerry Stack
10 min read
Raising Dogs and Kids: Why There's No Difference
Dogs and kids: there's a lot of similarities to raising both. Learn how I utilize the PAW Method on both my own kids and my dogs.
Kerry Stack
5 min read
How To Add A New Pet To Your Pack Safely
Adding a new pet, or even a baby, to your family can be stressful for your dog. Learn how to do it safely and calmly.
Kerry Stack
4 min read
Positively No - Dog Training Using Communication
"I had a dog trainer once tell me never use a negative, only positives", Sharon told me. "So I started yelling at my dogs 'positively no'!
Kerry Stack
5 min read
Using Positives Correctly Whe n Training Your Dog
While communication is key when training dogs, we sometimes forget they need positives as well as negatives. Keep it cruelty-free and fun.
Kerry Stack
5 min read
Training Aggressive Dogs - What It's Really Like
What is it like training aggressive dogs? Learn about my training session with Chex, and how communication was integral to his training.
Kerry Stack
5 min read
Ten Commandments of Dog Training
Ten simple rules to keep in mind whenever you are working through behaviors with your dog.
Kerry Stack
4 min read
Dog Training - Keeping it Simple
The beautiful thing about dogs is their simplicity. Keeping their training simple is key to progressing through their unwanted behaviors.
Kerry Stack
5 min read
Leash Walking Without the Drama
Walking your dog should not involve force, nor should it involve pain and discomfort. Learn how to do it easily and without force.
Kerry Stack
4 min read
Dog Training with Shock Collars
Are shock collars ever a good choice? Learn why shock collars will never be a part of Darwin Dogs' training, and why they are so brutal.
Kerry Stack
8 min read
Dog Training Simplified
Dog training usually involves so many rules. A strict regimen. A huge list of what to do and what not to do. Let's simplify.
Kerry Stack
7 min read
Effective 5-Step Dog Training for Managing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a common, yet debilitating condition with dogs. Learn five steps to helping them through their anxiety.
Kerry Stack
6 min read
Dog Training: Progress, Not Perfection
We don't expect perfection from our dogs, why do we expect it from ourselves. Learn how to get past mental roadblocks in dog training.
Kerry Stack
6 min read
Why Your Dog is an Asshat
Your dog jumps on guests. He barks at them. He won't let them in the door. What gives? How to train your dog without cruelty.
Kerry Stack
7 min read
The Biggest Problem with Dog Training
The biggest problem with dog training? It doesn't work! Learn why training won't change your dog's behaviors, and what does.
Kerry Stack
6 min read
Choosing Communication Over Anger When Dog Training
Anger affects a situation negatively, regardless of who is right or wrong. Be it dog or human, choosing to react in anger can be devastatin.
Kerry Stack
7 min read
The PAW Method of Dog Training
The PAW Method of Dog training is a simple, easy to follow method of dog training that can be used in any situation for any dog. Learn more!
Kerry Stack
6 min read
Dog Training in Two Steps
Dog training in two simple steps utilizing The PAW Method...and a little RuPaul?! Find out more.
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