This is the Trails to Training Protocol Phase 3. This isn't the end of training, this is a foundational concept that flows between Phase 1 and 2 as new skills and challenges are learned and worked on. This focuses on proofing, changing up to intermittent rewards, and suggests helpful tools for dog owners along their training journey

The Pregame Bringing the teamwork and discipline of the lacrosse field into the world of behavioral strategy. Over the past few weeks, a series of events has put me right in the driver's seat of coaching and training in areas far beyond the world of dogs. One of those is the start of the Spring Lacrosse season. I’m currently an assistant coach for a 5th and 6th-grade team in South Davis County—specifically serving the Bountiful, West Bountiful, and Centerville areas. I’ve bee

Training fails when the brain is chemically red-lined. Understand the Neural Refractory Period—the 24 to 72-hour reset your dog needs to return to a homeostatic baseline—and how managing the "Stress Bucket" leads to real-world consistency.

I have been apart of the wold of Lacrosse in Utah for over 20 years. In my experiences both playing and coaching different age groups, I have noticed something. A high-motor athlete without a clear, tactical assignment is a liability. If you have a "Middie" with a 100mph engine but no defensive rotation or clearing lane to fill, they will eventually "self-employ" on the field. They start chasing the ball out of position, blowing the slide, and burning out before the fourth qu

Struggling with distractions on the Legacy Trail? The secret isn't more treats—it's a better conversation. Discover our comprehensive guide to Operant Conditioning and Tactile Guidance. We’re stripping away the "AI-isms" and getting back to the pure science of how dogs learn, react, and ultimately choose to follow your lead.