Pet Therapy Makes For Special Friendships

I’m going to break the number one rule of blogging, that is to keep posts short. But, hey, this is my blog and sometimes it takes more than a few paragraphs to make a point. Below is a story I had written for my Hyde Park Living pet column about 3 1/2 years ago (with […]

Is Your Misbehaving? Teach Him Skills To Succeed

My reminder to you…help your pet to succeed by looking for those teachable moments to tell him/her GOOD!.  If your pet is not behaving in a way that you like, it is not because he is trying to be bad or obstinate, he/she simply has a skill deficit. Teach him what he needs to know […]

One Reason Why You Should Not Blame Your Dog

Sam has another message. Being the smart little guy that he is, he knows all behavior happens to get a consequence. If that consequence is of value, then the behavior is going to happen more often and may even get stronger. Words can not fool him. If his attention seeking behavior worked to get him […]

Get Your Dog To Listen – A Free Event By Lisa Desatnik

NOTE:  After a completely filled first event, we have added a second one in February. As part of the City of Blue Ash Community Café Series, I will be presenting a free event, Getting Your Dog To Listen, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Blue Ash Recreation Center.  Space is limited […]

Please Keep Your Dog Safe In Frigid Weather

In Cincinnati, we are experiencing extreme temperatures today. I want to remind you to please keep your pet safe. I spoke with Dr. Fairhurst of the Montgomery Animal Hospital this morning to help with compiling a list of some safety tips.

Please Join Me In Teaching Dog Bite Prevention To Kids

I’m excited to be partnering for the second year with Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature! to present a two-hour dog bite prevention program on March 29, 2014 for Cincinnati area children (ages 6 to 9) aimed at strengthening

Holiday Child and Dog Safety Tips

I am a member of Doggone Safe, educating families to set their kids up for success with their pets. Below is information on holiday safety tips for children and dogs.

Remember Behavior In Pets Happens Because It Has Value

If a behavior produces a consequence of value to a dog or other animal, that behavior will continue and even strengthen. It is so easy to reinforce behaviors in our pets that we don’t want to see without even realizing we are doing it. Sometimes that reinforcement is coming from the environment (such as sensory, […]

Considerations BEFORE Buying A Christmas Puppy

It is so tempting, I know. Christmas is coming up and what a Hallmark moment it is to see a child or significant other tear off the wrapping to find a wiggling little puppy underneath. However, as an animal lover and positive

In Dog Training, Teach Calm Behavior By Reinforcing It

Remember, if you want to see more calm behavior in your dog, don’t forget to catch those reinforceable moments and let him know it is a good choice.