My instructional DVD set, Natural Dog Training: The Fundamentals, was just reviewed in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.  What I like about this review is that the author, Rhonda Owen, allowed herself to be skeptical – but then went on to actually talk about the merits and specifics of the DVDs.  There’s also a great cartoon – although I would have preferred a moose instead of a chicken!  Check out this .pdf version of the article to see what I’m talking about.

For those of you who have a subscription to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette (you need a paid subscription in order to view the article on their site – which is why I included the link to the .pdf above) you can check out the article here (and leave comments).

What’s the news with Naturaldogblog?

The past few months have been – full, to say the least.  DVDs are “launched”, new website designed, forum running, articles written.  Plus my family and I have moved – twice.  We’re finally in our new digs, just getting things sorted out.  I’m headed out to the Pacific Northwest in a couple of weeks (Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland OR) for a few more media appearances (keep an eye out for announcements).

I’m also working on getting back into the groove.  I have an enormous backlog of “things to blog about” (although feel free to send suggestions my way), and I’m also going to be launching a newsletter, where you can get special information and tips, as well as discounts on Naturaldogblog phone consultations and merchandise (so keep an eye out for that as well).

Also, those of you who are local might be excited to know that I’m getting my floatation tank back up and running.  So we’ll have a new format available (particularly for the first lesson): you float for an hour while I work with your dog.  Then we reconvene afterwards to reconnect – your dog with a new perspective, and you with a clear, relaxed mind.  It’s a model that I’ve been envisioning ever since I got started with Natural Dog Training, and exploring the human/canine connection, so I’m really looking forward to…well…experimenting.  With you!   More about that in an upcoming post.  Hope you’re having a great day!

Lisa Acho Remorenko, of the Santa Barbara Independent, just published an article about Natural Dog Training, the Natural Dog Training DVDs, and yours truly (follow the link).  We had an hour-long conversation, and she watched the DVDs (I think) – and it’s exciting to see that she gets it.  I’m glad that she also gave voice to her skepticism – I never ask that people blindly follow what I’m talking about.  Hopefully through dialogue and a healthy dose of “trying it out” more and more people will be influenced by the tenets of Natural Dog Training.

I’m going to try to put the finishing touches on a post for next week, while we prepare to take the Sattin family down to Atlanta, where I have TWO television appearances scheduled for the following week.  Exciting stuff!  Things have been pretty busy around here, but I do appreciate your e-mails with questions and feedback, and I’m slowly getting through them all.  Don’t be surprised if I end up responding to your question with a blog post though!

I hope all’s well with you and that you have a great weekend!  If you have a second, check out the article about Natural Dog Training at the Santa Barbara Independent, and show Lisa Acho Remorenko some love.  Meanwhile, I’ll see you in the Natural Dog Blog forum!