Scenario 1: Little Johnny is seven years old and is having a little problem with his math, so his parents have decided to hire a tutor to get him up to speed on his addition, subtraction and simple fractions. Once the lesson starts, Mrs. Griffiths, the tutor, goes through the lesson and then gives him a 10-problem test at the end. For every problem that Johnny got wrong, Mrs. … [Read more...]
Dance With Your Dog: A Quick Guide to the Art of Leash Walking
“Come on, Dad! Mom! Let’s go!” That was likely me on one of the summer trips we would take up into northern New Hampshire, deep in the White Mountains, when I was a child. We would visit neat places like The Flume Gorge and hike up the backside of Cathedral Ledge. My parents were simply too slow, and they had me on a proverbial tether, forcing my brothers and me to go … [Read more...]
How to Communicate With Your Dog
Psst! It doesn't necessarily involve talking. There is no doubt that we, as humans, have developed the unique ability to use our voice for complex communication. Humans have a complete linguistic package. However, if you notice, we also use lots of nonverbal communication. If I go to a store and take the time to look at a clerk without speaking to him, I could probably get … [Read more...]