Positive Reinforcement

Feb 28, 20222 min read

Working with a deaf dog

Sophie was like many dogs that get over-excited by things. The part that was unusual was the fact that Sophie was deaf.

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Jul 15, 20202 min read

Puzzle Feeder Training

Puzzle feeders can be great distractions for pets. Particularly when you need to be occupied with another task, such as a Zoom meeting.

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May 5, 20202 min read

Reactivity

Reactive behaviors is a common issue that I am called to help with for clients.

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Feb 6, 20203 min read

Resource Guarding

Resource guarding is when an animal protects something from others.

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Oct 24, 20191 min read

Example of Fear/Nervous Body Language in Dogs

Every dog exhibits nervousness and fear in slightly different ways. It is important to learn how your pup reacts in fearful situations.

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Oct 9, 20191 min read

Preemptive and unwanted cues

This week I go through examples of preemptive and unwanted cues using Xanadu as a demo pup.

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Sep 5, 20191 min read

Reinforcer: Not just food

Often times people think of food as the reinforcer. Anything the animal likes and wants can be used as a reinforcer.

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Jun 20, 20191 min read

Changing Sawyer's Kennel

Sawyer has gotten a new kennel. Now like all things new, the new kennel is scary. To get Sawyer used to the new kennel we are using a...

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