“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” – Elie Wiesel

“Positive” dog trainers throughout the Puget Sound can now celebrate a victory of science and learning over sensational TV.

Because Cesar Millan was coming to Seattle for Seattle Dog Winterfest, KOMO’s Problem Solvers began looking into the global controversy surrounding the methods used on the Dog Whisperer TV show. I was fortunate to able coordinate with the reporter and contribute to the story by providing details and Seattle-area contacts. They interviewed me, but my passion had me tongue-tied, so they didn’t end up airing it. Oh well…I have since thought of several quick sound bites!
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Written by Grisha Stewart, Ahimsa Dog Training, Seattle

What is Constructional Aggression Treatment? CAT is method for treating dog aggression that works on the assumption that dogs that display aggression are doing so to increase distance between themselves and the other dog or person. To oversimplify, the idea is to have the trigger go away when the dog is doing something we want, namely not barking and lunging. (more…)

Written by Grisha Stewart, Ahimsa Dog Training, Seattle