KurtBurkisms

Kurt teaches that "everything begins with something" and through action and doing, we reveal how complex concepts can be broken down into smaller and simple stories that we can relate to. Truths about the nature of dog training are revealed through actions of symbiosis and harmony between Canine and Human caretaker. My favorite aphorism is "All I know is that I know nothing." - Socrates.

[canineconservatory]

The secret is to teach your dog a common language of foundation behaviors such as DOWN, HEEL, and GO so that you can build on that as a team.

[canineconservatory]

#dogtraininghike Trainer Mimi with Duncan and Spirit in DOWN/STAY #k9conservatory

[canineconservatory]

#duncandog #spiritdog with black German Shepherd #GinaBlackWolf on #coyotepatrol at Griffith Park #k9conservatory #k9kurt (at Griffith Park Trail)

[canineconservatory]

Spirit embraces new puppy Willis in #k9conservatory truck

[canineconservatory]

#coyotepatrol my sheps keep your little dogs safe #k9conservatory (at Griffith Park Trail)

[canineconservatory]

Gina, Spirit, Duncan working the Sunday sunset #coyotepatrol shift... Keepin the little dogs safe! #k9conservatory (at Griffith Park Trail)

[canineconservatory]

#coyotepatrol sit pose with Gina, Spirit, Duncan

[canineconservatory]

Duncan, Spirit, Gina guardians of the dog park #k9conservatory (at Laurel Canyon Dog Park)

[canineconservatory]

Duncan, Spirit, Gina sit for peace #k9conservatory (at Laurel Canyon Dog Park)

[canineconservatory]

Bear making a run straight up the hill at #duncandog during #WednesdayDogTrainHike #k9conservatory (at Mt. Hollywood Hiking Trail)

[canineconservatory]

Nicole with Angel and Bear on #k9conservatory Wednesday hike and train meetup

[canineconservatory]

#duncandog and his buddy #bearasaurus on #k9conservatory dog training meetup hike (at Griffith Park Trail)

[canineconservatory]

#groupdown practice #canineconservatory #k9conservatory (at Laurel Canyon Dog Park)

[canineconservatory]

#traindogseverywhere #canineconservatory #duncandog rises above #spiritdog on Sunday #coyotepatrol #k9kurt (at Griffith Park Trail)

[canineconservatory]

#K9aphorisms 167 - Subtle gestures serve as CUES to your dog in response to its learned expectation of desirable outcomes.

[canineconservatory]

#K9aphorisms 166 - Dogs love meat the best. Even if they learn to love some vegetables, make no mistake, they like salami.

[canineconservatory]

#K9aphorisms 165 - During training sessions we need to be able to reinforce 20 times in one minute over a ten minute period. Size of rewards is critical.