This page links to my media appearances, including interviews, TV appearances, and article contributions. If you are a member of the media and like to contact me to request an interview or book me for an appearance, please use our contact form and put ‘Media Inquiry’ in the subject line. An overview of my qualifications can be found here: Ralf’s Credentials and Certifications.
Print Media Appearances
Punishment, Puppies, and Science (Sept 12, 2022)
This article turned out less slanted than I expected. Freelance writer Ula Chrobak interviewed me for about one hour, and my positions, opinions, and quotes were captured correctly. However, I have two points of criticism. First, while I use e-collars when appropriate, the article gives the impression it is a major aspect of my training, which it isn’t. Second, she favors one side of the argument over the other and labeled an inconvenient study contradicting her viewpoint as ‘controversial’. Obviously, something doesn’t become controversial just because someone doesn’t like the uncontested data. My article Positive Dog Training, contains details on the actual science of dog training.
Read: Punishment, Puppies, and Science: Bringing Dog Training to Heel
How to Handle Separation Anxiety (Jul 22, 2022)
LA Times staff writer Karen Garcia interviewed me for this article. Overall this is a good article. However, there are some points I disagree with. First, drugs from veterinary behaviorists for separation anxiety tend not to accomplish much and cost a lot; correct training is far more successful. Second, veterinarians and their organizations should refrain from recommending boilerplate dog training approaches. All dogs are different, and veterinarians have no understanding of dog training. It’s not what they studied. Hence, stick to your field of expertise.
Read: Your dog doesn’t want you going to work or on vacation. How to handle separation anxiety.
TV Media Appearances
Fox 11 (Nov 27, 2019)
This TV appearance was in my capacity as canine training director for a non-profit organization providing veterans with emotional support dogs—my affiliation with this organization ended in December 2021.
Watch: TV Appearance on Fox Los Angeles
ABC News Bay Area (Jun 1, 2019)
This TV appearance was in my capacity as canine training director for a non-profit organization providing veterans with emotional support dogs—my affiliation with this organization ended in December 2021.
Watch: TV Appearance on YouTube