From our R+ Dog Trainers

by Whitney Drake, Communications and Events Manager, Blue Ridge Humane Society Did you know that Blue Ridge Humane Society uses LIMA training and behavior practices with the dogs in our care? LIMA stands for Least Intrusive and Minimally Aversive and it really focuses on using positive reinforcement for training purposes. What is positive reinforcement and why…

I was just getting ready to take a walk on a woodland trail with my two dogs. My dogs can sometimes be off leash. Other times, it is far safer to have them leashed. In fact, even though I do adore the sense of freedom and accomplishment seeing my dogs run free…. Amid the many…