The journal
Jason writesabout the work.
27 articles, from 2020 to now. All of them in his own words.
2026
- August 19How Dogs Act as Emotional MirrorsUnlike human friends or family, dogs don't care about social pleasantries or your professional reputation. They read energy, cortisol levels, and...
- May 27Follow ThroughIF YOU SAY IT, ENFORCE IT.
- May 20Are you using a leash for your dog? Or a lead?According to Google, the terms "leash" and "lead" are often used interchangeably, with "leash" being more common in the U.S. and "lead" favored in...
- May 5Overweight DogsWe need to do better. Not just for our dogs, but for ourselves. Our dogs are willing to put in the work. Are you? Here are some facts to consider.
- April 29DisciplineIt’s unfair to expect a dog to navigate a human world with "perfect" behavior if we haven't provided the roadmap or the consistent leadership they...
- April 28Can AI Train Your Dog?AI is increasingly becoming more useful in many intersting ways. Like putting this information together.
- April 22THE "WHAT IF" GAME. THE GAME THAT WORKSThe "What If" Game
- April 16WE AREN'T GIVEN A CHOICEWhen it happens, we're not given a choice. When it happens, we can't choose to be ready for it. When it happens, the time to choose is gone. When it...
- March 2Today
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- December 13“Bite work”My opinion is, especially with the herding/ shepherd breeds, that they naturally have a need to protect. If they feel that there is a situation that...
- October 16Are you doing it wrong?
- September 9DrivesI honestly do not know how to teach about “drives” in dogs. I don’t really use that terminology to describe dogs and their behaviors. Some may take...
- June 25Ego
- May 28Good enoughClose is good enough.
- April 2We all need helpWe're all weak minded. We're human. We're just different. Dogs are a conduit, or catalyst to calm us or expose us to our thoughts and emotions. There...
- January 13Pride vs. Proud
2021
- December 30EmotionsHave you ever noticed your dog acting "different"? Maybe a little "down" or "depressed"? Maybe more "playful" or "excited"? It's at those times we...
- February 20Be betterBe better! Not better at anyTHING. Not better than anyONE. Just be better. If you notice someone trying to be better, set aside your ego and realize...
2020
- December 22NiceNice does not mean others will think you are, all of the time.
- July 1Do it for the next personToday we live in a busy, quick moving world. If we are fortunate, we go to work every day. More of us are becoming skilled at DIY'ing. From vehicle...
- June 22“We’ve always done it this way.”When working with dogs there are behavior changes that I look for to confirm when things are right. There are also behavior changes that I look for...
- April 19RecallThis is my opinion/suggestions on what I believe to be one of the most important commands for a dog. This is base of the following question with a...
- April 9Pup exercise vs. DevelopmentFrom a recent conversation with a client after receiving advise and reading an article greatly restricting most puppy excercise. GDCLLC: Well I never...
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