April Training Challenge: Drop It
Happy kind of spring! We have another fun training challenge this month: Teach a “drop it” cue during play Playtime can very often
April 7, 2021
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5 Benefits of Muzzle Training You Might Not Know About
I love muzzles. I think they are great. I heard Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel refer to them as a portable baby gate on Drinking
March 24, 2021
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What’s Ab/Normal with Resource Guarding?
Resource guarding can be scary. Seeing your sweet pet suddenly turn into a snarling mess over a chewy or their food dish is concerning. But
March 10, 2021
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March 2021 Training Challenge: Teach a Trick
Happy March and almost spring! It feels like a good time to have some fun with our pets as the weather is warming up, so
March 3, 2021
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Agency: What It Is & Why Your Pet Needs It
A few weeks ago there was a discussion in our Enrichment for Pet Behavior Issues Community Facebook group where I realized that I’ve never actually
February 24, 2021
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Behavior Modification vs. Weight Loss: a False Dichotomy
I’ve mentioned before that issues seem to come in waves. In the spring we usually get a lot of new leash reactivity clients. With
February 17, 2021
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February 2021 Training Challenge: Nose to Hand Target
Happy February! This month’s training challenge is with our upcoming webinar, Pandemic Puppies: Finding Harmony in the Future in mind. We wanted to include something
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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