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The 'Black Coffee' Analogy
Black coffee isn’t commonly liked. Not because it's bad. It’s just not everyone’s preference. Some people love black coffee. Some people prefer it with milk or sugar. Some people don’t like coffee at all. None of those preferences make someone inherently wrong . What these preferences are saying is... You can accept that something exists without needing to like it. You don’t have to add, fix, sweeten, or change something just because it’s not to your taste. You can just cho
Jan 62 min read


Hero Vs Villain Training Plans: How Clear Structure Creates Clear Behaviour
At IdaBoss Dog Training, we talk a lot about Hero Plans and Villain Plans . It's a simple way to explain something very important: 👉 Dogs learn best when the training picture is consistent, clear, and predictable. 👉 Mixed messages create mixed behaviour. A Hero Plan is the structured, intentional way we teach new behaviour. A Villain Plan is everything that falls outside that structure - your dog’s normal life where old habits can easily sneak back in. Both have a place.
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Understanding your dog's fear period (and how you can help)
Just like humans, dogs go through different stages as they grow. One of the most important (and sometimes tricky) stages is something called the fear period . What is a fear period? A fear period is a stage in your puppy or young dog’s development when they may suddenly become scared of things that never bothered them before. This can include: People (even ones they know) Other dogs Loud noises Objects like bins, vacuum cleaners, umbrellas New places or experiences It might
Oct 27, 20252 min read

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