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Pseudoscience in dog training
Pseudoscience in dog training
In the world of dog training, the line between proven science and anecdotal claims is often blurred. The rise of self-proclaimed experts and anecdotal “proofs” based on pseudoscience poses significant... Lire plus...
The chicken or the egg? Protocols, data & experience
The chicken or the egg? Protocols, data & experience
The chicken or the egg: How protocols, data, and experience shape dog training Over my decades of experience as a dog trainer—working with special police operations, creating innovative training techniques,... Lire plus...
Happy New Year, K9 Community!
Happy New Year, K9 Community!
As we step into 2025, I want to pause and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past year. To each of you who’ve supported me and been... Lire plus...
Simon Prins ACT! Online Courses: Elevating Detection Dog Training for All Levels
Simon Prins ACT! Online Courses: Elevating Detection Dog Training for All Levels
Simon Prins ACT! Online Courses: Elevating Detection Dog Training for All Levels Training detection dogs is both an art and a science, requiring a balance of theoretical understanding, practical application,... Lire plus...
A Positive Update: Strength, Gratitude, and Hope
A Positive Update: Strength, Gratitude, and Hope
With Christmas and the New Year approaching, I want to take a moment to share an update on my situation and express my deepest gratitude. It has been truly heartwarming... Lire plus...
Mastering the Art of Detection: The Direct Odor Imprint (DOI) Method
Mastering the Art of Detection: The Direct Odor Imprint (DOI) Method
In the world of detection dog training, methods abound. Each trainer has their preferred approach, often shaped by their experiences and needs. Over the course of my 25-year career in... Lire plus...
Understanding the Role of Bridges and Keep-Going Signals in Dog Training
Understanding the Role of Bridges and Keep-Going Signals in Dog Training
Training dogs is an art and a science. Whether your goal is to nurture a detection champion, a loyal patrol dog, a wildlife detection partner, a service animal, or simply... Lire plus...
Turning Darkness Into Light: A Journey of Reflection, Gratitude, and Resilience
Turning Darkness Into Light: A Journey of Reflection, Gratitude, and Resilience
  Dear friends, colleagues, and readers, Life has a way of catching us off guard, shifting our perspective when we least expect it. For many years, I dedicated myself wholeheartedly... Lire plus...
The Power of Change: Why Data and Structure are Key to Dog Training Success
The Power of Change: Why Data and Structure are Key to Dog Training Success
As Albert Einstein once said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Darwin’s idea of “Survival of the Fittest” echoes the same concept: the ones who adapt, survive.... Lire plus...
A Call for Unity: Let’s Learn, Grow, and Rise Above the Hate
A Call for Unity: Let’s Learn, Grow, and Rise Above the Hate
This message calls for understanding, patience, and openness. It reinforces the idea of community, resilience, and meaningful engagement, while directly addressing the problem of hostility on social media. Lire plus...
Why Every Dog Trainer Needs to Be Using Cato Boards
Why Every Dog Trainer Needs to Be Using Cato Boards
If you’ve been searching for a game-changing tool to elevate your dog training, it’s time to discover the power of platform training with Cato Boards. These simple yet highly effective... Lire plus...
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome
During my workshops around the world, I consistently encounter a common challenge among dog trainers across different cultures: what psychology calls “imposter syndrome.” It’s the trainer who begins introductions with... Lire plus...