Eisenmann’s ideas
Training
How Charles P. Eisenmann described his work with dogs, in his books, his demonstrations and the stories told around them.
Eisenmann presented his work as education rather than simple obedience, with attention to habit, performance and the individual dog.
His ideas about language, intelligence and motivation are presented as part of his own thinking and public work, rather than as scientific findings.
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How he trained
Eisenmann’s emphasis on education, observation and repeated work with individual dogs.
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Language and intelligence
The vocabulary and understanding claims in Eisenmann’s books and publicity.
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Discipline
Correction and reward in Eisenmann’s historical approach.
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Demonstrations and public appearances
How a live performance shaped the stories people remember about the dogs.
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