Behavior Modification vs. Weight Loss: a False Dichotomy
Click here if you’d prefer to listen to this blog post. I’ve mentioned before that issues seem to come in waves. In the spring
February 17, 2021
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Tag: dog training tips
February 2021 Training Challenge: Nose to Hand Target
Click here if you prefer to listen to this blog post. Happy February! This month’s training challenge is with our upcoming webinar, Pandemic Puppies: Finding
February 3, 2021
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Essential Skills
November 2020 Training Challenge: Use a Relaxation Protocol or Mat Work to Prepare for the Holidays
When we had originally planned our 2020 training challenges last year, we hadn’t expected there to be a worldwide pandemic. Even though this month’s
November 4, 2020
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How to Work with Multiple Pets at a Time
Last week we discussed the pros and cons of working with pets individually vs. with multiple at the same time. Check it out here
September 24, 2020
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Training Tips
7 Tips for Introducing a New Dog or Cat to Your Resident Pets
As I’m writing this, we’re smack dab in the middle of our free “Dog-to-Dog Aggression & Prey Drive Workshop” this week and both Emily and
August 27, 2020
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Leash Reactivity Practice… in a Parking Lot?
Leash reactivity (I.E. barking, lunging, growling on leash when seeing another person, dog, car, etc.) is one of the maladaptive behaviors that I help clients
August 19, 2020
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Enrichment
August 2020 Training Challenge: Work on a Relaxation Protocol or Mat Work
This month’s training challenge is dedicated to the “Calming Enrichment” chapter of our book Canine Enrichment for the Real World and is one of my
August 13, 2020
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Behavior Problems
What Should I do if my Pet Growls When I Try to Move Him?
Behavior issues come in waves for consultants, and one of the most common issues we’ve been dealing with are pets who growl when their humans
July 22, 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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