Lady Priscilla Method Framework
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You’ve probably heard that you should stay “below threshold” when doing service dog desensitization training around triggers. And for dogs with trauma or big feelings, that’s generally good advice. But what if I told you that real learning doesn’t happen far below threshold? What if the true magic happens just below it? Welcome to the…
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Canine cognition is the missing piece in most dog training methods. It’s also the key to raising a dog who can handle real-world situations without constant micromanagement. If you’ve ever tried walking your dog through a pet store, you know the drill: “Sit. Heel. Leave it. No sniffing. Don’t pull. Watch me. No, don’t eat…
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Ever wonder why your dog training method taught your pet what to do… but it still doesn’t do it? Or why treats work in training class, but not at the park? Or why your dog’s behavior seems to change by the day — or even the hour? It’s not just you. And it’s not your…
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There’s Something Missing in Dog Training Most dog training methods stop at obedience.But understanding dog behavior goes far beyond “sit” and “stay.” Real behavior change — the kind that holds up in public, at home, or anywhere in between — starts with how your dog senses, processes, and interprets the world around them. And that’s…
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How a variation on the Maslow hierarchy for dogs grounds the Method in science When Lady Priscilla first joined our family, she didn’t know how to feel safe, let alone thrive. She flinched at the gentlest touch, avoided eye contact, and curled into herself like she was trying to disappear. Today, she’s a confident service…
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The Lady Priscilla Method began the day we brought home a Dutch Shepherd who didn’t know how to feel safe. We weren’t trying to invent anything. We were just two people standing in front of a shelter kennel, staring into pleading eyes, and wondering, “What now?” Lady Priscilla didn’t arrive with confidence. She arrived as…