To make full use of our day together, there are some simple things that can dramatically improve your experience. They are simple and require very little time. I have included links to blog posts and videos that you can examine in your spare time. I offer two types of information – basic and advanced. The basic stuff covers foundational knowledge that will get you up to speed, quickly. The advanced stuff won’t likely make sense unless you have experience that examines the topic in a manner similar to mine. Don’t be bothered if some of the information doesn’t make sense. It will. I do not say things that can’t be proven by simple tests. Continue reading →

Pack Fundamentals 1

Training for people who want to experience being part of a pack.
Hands on pack training, controlling barking, new dog introductions, identifying energy and its effect on a pack, understanding pack behavior, keeping dogs quiet while playing

Where:   Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center
When:  Sept. 24 & 25 (Thursday 8am-6:30pm) (Friday 7am-2pm)
Price:    $575.00

Gary Wilkes World Class Training and Behavior Seminar
Where:   Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center
When:  Sept. 26 & 27 (Saturday & Sunday)
Price:  $400.00

Attend both trainings for $800.00

For more information and to make reservations call:

812-375-2334 or email nwoolls@dogworlddaycare.com
1629 Southpark Court, Columbus, IN 47201
Ph 812-375-2334 / Fax 812-375-2335

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The Titanic was built to withstand water in four of its forward water-tight compartments. Once water went beyond it was inevitable that the ship would sink. The water would win, no matter what efforts were made to stop it.

Well, folks, I told you so. We have reached the cultural fifth compartment. The FDA has now banned ASDs. Those are shock devices – in lovely anklet form – for controlling things like self-harm. Meaning people who gouge their own eyes out and things like that.
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Gary Wilkes Seminar Columbus, Indiana
September 26, 27
Prep for my seminars:
To get you ready for one of my seminars, there are some simple things that can dramatically improve your experience. They are simple and require very little time. I have included links to blog posts and videos that you can examine in your spare time. I offer two types of information – basic and advanced. The basic stuff covers foundational knowledge that will get you up to speed, quickly. The advanced stuff won’t likely make sense unless you have experience that examines the topic in a manner similar to mine. Don’t be bothered if some of the information doesn’t make sense. It will. Continue reading →

It’s all about contiguity. Two things are contiguous when they are rubbing up against each other. When a behavior ‘rubs up against’ a consequence, predictability occurs. You say ‘sit’, the dog sits, you say “good dog” and give a treat. Soon, the word ‘sit’ triggers the behavior because the two events – the performance of a specific behavior and the treat – are contiguous.
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