If you’ve ever stood in the pet food aisle holding two bags of dog food that both sound amazing, you’re not alone. Holistic. Human-grade. Vet recommended. Premium ingredients. Dog food packaging is designed to make you feel confident—but it often leaves you feeling confused instead. The front of the bag tells a compelling story,...
ACE Free Work: Letting Dogs Lead the Way
Understanding Calm, Choice-Led Support In a world where dog training often focuses on cues, commands, rewards, and corrections, ACE Free Work offers a radically different, deeply compassionate invitation: slow down, watch, listen, and let the dog explore. Created by canine behavior expert Sarah Fisher, ACE Free Work is part of her wider Animal Centred...
Understanding Language Through Behavior: Children, Dogs, and Learning
When we think about teaching language to pre-school children, we often picture flashcards, repetition, songs, and simple instructions. When we think about teaching dogs, we picture cues, rewards, and consistency. At first glance, these two learning processes seem entirely separate. One involves human language and cognition; the other, animal behavior. But when we look...