If You Are Frustrated With Your Dog’s Behavior, Plan Ahead
If you are frustrated with your dog’s behavior in any given situation, the time and place to begin teaching an alternative behavior is NOT during THAT situation. Planning ahead is important to modifying your pet’s behavior and the underlying emotions associated with, even causing, the behavior…ALWAYS. Each time you are putting your dog back into […]
Spotlight: Pam McKie of Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati
Periodically, I am highlighting someone or an organization in our community whose Heart for Companions is enriching lives and strengthening the non-human and human relationship.Today I am spotlighting Pam McKie, executive director of Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati, the only nonprofit veterinary clinic providing comprehensive wellness care for pets whose guardians are challenged with […]
Can you recognize a dog Kiss to Dismiss
Understanding your dog’s body language is important to strengthening your relationship with your dog.
Are you REALLY using positive reinforcement in your dog training?
You may think you are using positive reinforcement, but if your dog or other pet is not motivated to do more of the behavior, then you may not be reinforcing the behavior.
Managing Your Family Dog With Neighborhood Kids
Managing your family dog and neighborhood kids at playtime can be a challenge, but is important for everyone’s safety.
10 Second Rule For Teaching Your Dog Recall
When calling their dog to come, I often see them giving their dog access single treat when their dog gets to them. Then I also see their dog do a drive by – taking the treat and running away again. In training your dog to recall, it is important that you teach your dog, ‘the […]
A Tether Can Help Teach Your Dog To Regulate
Regulating arousal is not so natural for most dogs. To teach your dog to settle think about it like teaching any other behavior. It is not the most fun lesson but it is well worth your time. Learning how to regulate herself reduces stress and arousal, allowing for clearer thinking. A tether can help teach […]
Crate Training Your Puppy
Crate training your puppy can begin early so long as your goal is to teach your puppy her crate is a comfortable, cozy, safe place to relax and sleep. With a young puppy needing upwards of 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day, there is a lot of time to practice. I’ve heard it […]
Puppy Lessons The First Week
You brought home a precious little puppy, and you are smitten already. Oh my gosh, I totally get it! If you had researched online, you may have a long checklist of what to do and what to train your puppy. Teaching him to sit, walk nicely on a leash, sleep in a crate, go potty […]
How I Solved My Parrot’s Screaming Problem
Screaming is a common complaint of pet parrot guardians. I experienced this first hand. Solving it is what got me interested in studying pet behavior. Learn more in my post.