Ice Cream Vs. Brussels Sprouts: High-Value Foods
Last week I talked about why we use food in training and addressed some common concerns with that (check it out here). The topic of
June 24, 2020
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Author: Allie Bender
Why Do We Use Food in Training?
A common question when it comes to animal training is: Why are we using food to train? Do we have to use treats? Can’t I
June 19, 2020
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June 2020 Training Challenge: Determine Where Your Dog Falls on the Sociability Chart
As y’all know, this year’s training challenges are inspired by different categories of enrichment that we illustrate in our book Canine Enrichment for the Real
June 11, 2020
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What’s Going Wrong with Your Bell Training
Let’s talk bell training. Bell training is a popular tool for house training in which we teach a dog to ring a bell attached to
May 27, 2020
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Bridging the Gap Between Training Sessions & Real Life
I told you last week that behavior challenges come in waves, and I’ve been hearing this one quite a bit this past week: “He’s great
May 21, 2020
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Pet Behavior During & After the Pandemic
It’s been hard to write this post. Heck, I’ll admit that I didn’t want to and wasn’t planning to, but have gotten requests from some
May 13, 2020
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Enrichment
May 2020 Training Challenge: Play “Find It” 3 Times a Week
For those of you who have been doing training challenges with us for a while, you’ll recognize this one. It’s so beneficial to our pets
May 6, 2020
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Walking Equipment I Love for Pullers and Harness Houdinis
Has your dog ever slipped out or almost slipped out of their harness? It’s a scary experience, and one you’re not likely to repeat! I
April 29, 2020
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Human End of the Leash
Will My Pet Grow Out of This?
A question, or topic, that comes up frequently when I meet with a new client who has a pet displaying aggression, anxiety, or fearful behavior
April 23, 2020
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Nuisance Behaviors? Try the Water Principle.
Warning: does not contain actual water. Last week we revealed our April 2020 Training Challenge: Explore DIY Destructible [Trash] Toys. Check out our blog post
April 16, 2020
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