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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Training Tips
Ice Cream Vs. Brussels Sprouts: High-Value Foods
Updated June 19, 2026 I like both ice cream and Brussels sprouts. However, there is a difference in my preference level between those two foods. I will choose ice cream over Brussels sprouts almost every time. I like ice cream more; it’s more valuable to me. Our pets are the same way. They may like a lot of different types of foods, but that doesn’t mean there’s no preference between them. There’s a difference between ice cream and Brussels sprouts even if you’re not picky.
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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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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Training Tips
What’s Going Wrong with Your Bell Training
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
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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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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Enrichment
April 2020 Training Challenge: Explore DIY Destructible Toys
We hope you’re all doing well and staying safe in this crazy time! I’m personally really excited about this month’s training challenge as it’s something
April 6, 2020
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