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Helping a Dog with Trauma
20 Things You Can Do To Help Them Heal I'm Robin Wong and I specialize in training dogs who are living with the effects of trauma....
Robin Wong
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Dogs, Chronic Stress, and Trauma: the Fukushima Study
It is intuitive, perhaps even obvious, that traumatized dogs carry more stress than their emotionally typical counterparts. But just how...
Robin Wong
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Ancient Dog Memorials
"To Helena, foster child, soul without comparison, and deserving of praise." Malta, c 200 AD It is considered by many to be a...
Robin Wong
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3 Myths on Dogs with Trauma - Does Obedience Still Matter?
Do traumatized dogs just need high energy activities, firm boundaries, and lots of obedience? All right dog friends, it’s myth-slaying...
Robin Wong
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London Ontario's Dog Population and the Entrepreneurs Serving Them
In the wake of the pandemic, a remarkable trend has emerged across the globe: a surge in dog ownership. While many industries experienced...
Robin Wong
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Leash Laws in London Ontario
London Ontario's Leash Laws May Surprise You. It can be confusing to keep track of where you can and can't bring your do... and how. Here...
Robin Wong
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Fireworks, Thunder, and Dogs - Oh My!
Thunderous noise is a terrifying thing to many dogs. It's that time of the year! For many dogs, the sound of thunder or fireworks can be...
Robin Wong
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Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) and Trauma
Healing vs Heeling If you're navigating the delicate path of supporting a dog living with the effects of trauma, you know firsthand how...
Robin Wong
4 min read


Why is BAT so Effective for Reactivity?
BAT is a process not a product. While Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) has soared in popularity as a school of thought in dog training...
Robin Wong
5 min read


The Last Snowfall: a Dog Called Nana Pt 1
“Aside from basic life signs...there is no way to know how much, if any of her, will come back." On the night of the final big snowfall...
Robin Wong
6 min read


What is Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT)?
Effective, empowering, humane …and controversial. When it comes to addressing behavior issues in dogs, especially with so many of them...
Robin Wong
6 min read


Myth: the Death's Door Dog Trainer
They are charismatic, forceful, and save the hardest dogs with miraculous quick-fixes. And it's all a sham. In the world of dog training,...
Robin Wong
5 min read


The World's Oldest Dog Training Manual
What the ancients had to say about dog training will surprise you. Xenophon, the Athenian philosopher and historian, lived in the 5th and...
Robin Wong
5 min read


How a Dog Bite Changed my Life and Made me a Better Trainer
3 years ago a large aggressive ex street dog bit me in the face. It changed my life. I had recently left a mundane career in the...
Robin Wong
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Why is Predation Substitute Training so Popular?
"...then my dog brought fury down upon the helpless birds..." Recently a new graduate asked our alumni group for suggestions on helping...
Robin Wong
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Do Harnesses Make Dogs Pull?
Confession: I used to be one of those dog trainers who believed that harnesses caused pulling. Back then, I thought that my clients' dogs...
Robin Wong
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When to Start Puppy Training?
When Can I start Training my Puppy? The short answer to the question is: as soon as you bring them home! While we want to keep training...
Robin Wong
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5 Tips for Preventing Separation Anxiety in Puppies
I am certain: if you are bringing a new puppy into your life you are concerned about preventing behavior and emotional issues. With so...
Robin Wong
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Press Release: Victoria Stilwell Academy Certifies First London Ontario Dog Trainer
For Immediate Release March 2nd, 2022 London Ontario. World-renowned pet behavior expert and Animal Planet TV star Victoria Stilwell is...
Robin Wong
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My Dog Won't Focus in Training!
Your dog should get some training several times per week even if just to practice what they already know. Training sessions are short and...
Robin Wong
4 min read
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