Inspire Greatness In Your Pet
My reminder: always remember to look for those opportunities to catch what your pet is doing right. Inspire greatness!
Understanding Extinction Burst In Dogs and Other Pets
(a past Hyde Park Living column) Have you ever tried to solve a screaming issue with a parrot or an attention seeking issue with a dog simply by ignoring it?
Is Your Dog REALLY A Guilty Dog?
Time and time again I see pictures and videos posted online of the guilty dog who knows he did something really bad. That naughty boy’s face quickly goes viral, probably because so many dog owners can relate.
How Young Is Too Young To Begin Pet Training?
A common question is how young is too young to begin dog training (and other pet)? Well, as living beings, learning begins the day we are born. We learn from the consequences of our behavior. Behaviors that get repeated have value to the animal. It is never too early to begin your relationship with your […]
U.C. Paws For A Cause Unites Students To Help Dogs
I think it is so wonderful to see young people who are wanting to make a difference, and I especially love seeing young people showing great care for animals. The University of Cincinnati has a student-run volunteer organization that is all about supporting the important work of our SCPA Cincinnati, and they are holding a […]
How Do You Practice Positive Reinforcement?
The ultimate test of understanding positive reinforcement principles is not how we practice it with the animals in our care but how we practice it with one another. – Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.
How To Touch A Parrot
This is written by Barbara Heidenreich, an internationally renowned positive animal trainer. Thank you to her for permission to posting this to my blog.
Using Antecedent Arrangement In Solving Pet Problems
When it comes to modifying a pet’s behavior, my focus is always on the most positive least intrusive solution.
Some Things To Consider Before My Furry Valentine
Have you been wanting to add a furry companion to your household? You are about to have one of the largest selections from which to choose at My Furry Valentine.
Why And How To Stop Free Feeding Your Dog
(My column originally written for Hyde Park Living) Do you feed your dog and then leave his food there, all day if necessary, until it is all gone? This is commonly referred to as ‘free-feeding’ and there are a number of reasons why I recommend not doing it. Here are a few: