Tips For Preventing Resource Guarding By Puppies And Dogs
The other day I saw a scenario I have seen before. A golden retriever was laying on the ground working on a stuffed Kong. He was perfectly content, with relaxed body muscles, until the moment a human walked up to take his possession away.
Dog Training Lessons From Dave Kroyer
I am always on the look out for opportunities to learn from experts in training through positive reinforcement. And I’ve got to say, the two days that I spent in Columbus at PosiDog taking a course from internationally renowned trainer Dave Kroyer were absolutely invaluable.
Positive Reinforcement Consequences In Dog Training
Let’s talk about consequences. That is, after all, the essence of how animals operantly learn whether or not a behavior is worth repeating or not. If a behavior serves to get the animal something of value (from the animal’s perspective), then that behavior will be repeated and even strengthened.
Things To Consider Before Giving A Christmas Puppy
It is that time for my annual list of considerations to think about BEFORE giving a Christmas or Hannukah puppy or dog gift… Here are just a few reasons why a surprise pet during the holiday season is not the best idea:
Dog Training Tips On Building PETential
When you are looking to set yourself and your pet up for success in training, here are a few questions to ask yourself.
Four Steps To Solving Pet Behavior Problems
When it comes training and solving your pet behavior problems using positive reinforcement without the use of force or punishment, here are four steps to practice.
Dog Training Tips To Prevent Thanksgiving Begging
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is my favorite holiday because it is the one time of year when my whole family is together.
Positive Reinforcement Lesson Learned At Camp Rockmont
A precious and fabulous human example of the power of positive reinforcement in teaching behavior. Watch how quickly this 15 month old boy at Camp Rockmont learns to repeat behaviors, and his body language when he is doing those behaviors. Some things to notice:
Lisa Desatnik Training & Educational Background
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A Book Written By Kids About Dog Behavior And Training
Looking for a good book to teach your kids about being a dog friend? What makes Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training different is that it is written by kids for kids. Evelyn Pang and Hilary Louie began writing this book when they were 9 years old, and it was published […]