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
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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How I Accidentally Taught My Turtle to Escape
I talk about my dog, Oso, all of the time but he’s not the only critter in our household. I’ve mentioned my turtle, Zorro, a
January 20, 2021
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How Cherry Picking Your Plan is Getting in the Way of Your Progress– and What to do About it!
There are a lot of factors that go into how successful a behavior modification program is. Some of those factors are uncontrollable: genetics, certain
December 23, 2020
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5 Signs Your Pet Needs Professional Help
I’m very much a Do-It-Yourself person– so much so that I consider it a fault. I will absolutely try to do something by myself
November 11, 2020
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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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The Human Side of Animal Behavior
The past couple of weeks I’ve been talking about warning signs, like growling. I’ve been talking about warning signs from the perspective of our
October 28, 2020
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Behavior Problems
October 2020 Training Challenge: Assess Your Home Alone Activities Efficacy
Part of me can’t believe it’s already October and part of me reminds the first part that this has been the longest year ever.
October 7, 2020
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PSA: Don’t Lure Uncomfortable Pets Closer to People
Today’s post is really more of a PSA: Don’t lure uncomfortable pets closer to people. We get a lot of requests from
October 1, 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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