Shifting the Focus
“It’s not all about you.” How many times have you heard this statement? We could all probably be rich if we had a dollar every
July 29, 2020
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Tag: cat behavior
Behavior Problems
What Should I do if my Pet Growls When I Try to Move Him?
You remember how I’ve talked about behavior issues coming in waves for us consultants? One of my current waves is pets who growl when their
July 22, 2020
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When Positive Reinforcement Isn’t
If you’ve been following us, even for just a short period of time, you’ve probably already heard us say, “Only the learner decides what’s reinforcing.”
July 16, 2020
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The Truth About Using “Human Food” in Training
I hear the phrase “human food” frequently. For those of you who haven’t heard this term, “human food” refers to foods that we commonly eat
July 9, 2020
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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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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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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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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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