Solving Dog, Parrot & Other Pet Behavior Problems Positively
Something to give you thought…
Pet training: It all comes down to motivation
As living beings, we always have a reason for our behavior. Our behavior either helps us gain more of what we value or helps give us distance from what is negative to us. When it comes to behavior management, you can either motivate an animal with a behavior consequence that adds enrichment or with a […]
Make Your Own Parrot Toy – Easy Enrichment
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to come up with ways to keep your pet parrot busy. Here is an idea for a parrot enrichment toy (a foraging activity for your parrot) that you can easily make at home.
Stop Nipping – Teaching Your Puppy Bite Inhibition
Oh those adorable puppies! We love to hold them, play with them and aw at them. But we don’t love marks on our skin or holes in our clothes when those very sharp baby teeth grab hold.
Training: On Solving Pet Behavior Problems In Positive Ways
(NOTE: This is one of my Hyde Park Living columns.) Have you ever tried to stop an unwanted pet behavior by simply ignoring it?
Petting A Dog – The Consent To Pet Test
If you share your life with a dog, then you no doubt understand the magical affect of petting him. There has even been research to show the benefits to humans from being close to and touching pets.
Making Your Own Interactive Dog Toy
Providing pet enrichment is so important when it comes to preventing behavior issues and quality of life. You can make your own interactive dog toy. Here is an example of a low cost foraging toy I made for our dog, Sam.
My Challenge To Pet Owners
My challenge to you: Instead of being annoyed at your pet’s unwanted behavior, and punishing it. Pay attention to catch your pet in the act of wanted behavior, and reinforce heavily. Focus on making the wanted behavior easier and more valuable. And guess which behavior you’ll see more of?
Join Me At Canine Camp!
How much fun! Cincinnati Parks has another Canine Camp coming up in September. If you have never taken your dog to camp, this is one you will want to attend. It is so much fun for pet caregivers…and dogs!
Proofing Behavior in Dog & Pet Training
In dog and pet training, when it comes to setting your pet up for training success, ‘proofing’ behaviors you have trained is a very important step. Proofing is quite simply practicing behaviors in a variety of situations with varying levels of distraction.