Recently, Fedor Zarkhin of The Oregonian and OregonLive set out to write a series of detailed articles that clearly outline the now 30-year-old dilemma in Portland, and elsewhere, around “Pit Bulls” (American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, …
The philosophy of Lucid Dog Training is largely rooted in the belief that all dogs, working dogs or pets, are happiest when they feel they have a purpose, or a job to do, in life. In a sense, a dog’s …
Inspired by the fact that just about every pre-roll ad (the ad you skip almost every time you watch a popular clip on YouTube) is avoided by consumers, GEICO and their ad agency (The Martin Agency) turned to an awesomely …
Although Lucid Thoughts is a blog about dog training, we’d like to take a moment and praise a collaborative effort from innovators outside of the dog training world. One of the greatest perks about owning a small, community-oriented business is meeting interesting people that …
We get a lot of questions and compliments about our brand’s name and visual language, especially our logo. This makes us happy, as our brand is something we take very seriously since we know everything we do or say presents …
Mud Bay in Lake Oswego gets it. When we stopped by their store, we were excited to see that they are advocating for winter training. Looking through their selection and seeing their in-store chalk drawing also inspired a few other …
The beautiful part of living and training dogs in Portland, Oregon can be the winter. Yes, you read that right. Cooler temperatures, fewer people at parks, and evergreen backdrops make for a great training environment. And on days such as …
Over the past several decades, dog training, like most everything, has seen some major advances. These advances not only make the activity more fun, more efficient, and more fair, but they also make it more effective. That said, as popular …
In dog training, the best way to describe shaping is to say that it’s a teaching method that utilizes 100% positive reinforcement to get a dog to perform increasingly complex behaviors. In other words, owners start small to build something …
A Trained Dog Makes a Great Resolution January is National Train Your Dog Month. Join Lucid Dog Training at Umpqua Bank for an evening of learning and discussion! Topics covered include: -Establishing a great relationship with your dog -Understanding …
*From 8 – 9 am on Saturday, January 17th, the Festival is hosting a Continental Breakfast and Truffle Hunting Foray with a truffle dog. Buy a weekend pass to be included in this awesome event! Weekend Packages OTF has …
Lake Oswego Review/West Linn Tidings | September 11, 2014 Written by Cliff Newell Lucid Dog Training makes dogs better dogs, masters better masters Photo Credit: REVIEW, TIDINGS PHOTO: VERN UYETAKE – Katie Brower and Chris Wodja want owners and dogs …
A few months ago, we were interviewed by Monique Balas with The Oregonian. I’d had way too much coffee, was speaking much quicker than I knew I was capable of, and Katie could do nothing but apologize. Despite my hyper-drive, …
No one asks Santa for dog bites or resolves to get one in the new year. During the holidays, nothing can top the feeling of being surrounded by family and friends, enjoying delicious homemade food, and watching children play with …
If, through careful consideration, you decided to bring a new puppy into your home and family this holiday season, congratulations! The holidays provide unparalleled opportunities to introduce your new pet not only to the sights, smells, and sounds of your …
