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To Have A Better-Behaved Dog, Consider What Happens Between Your Training Sessions

Every waking moment of every day and every interaction your dog has with you and the environment is teaching your dog what works, what matters, and what associations to have.

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Associative learning. What is it and how can understanding it help you to have a ‘better behaved’ pet? How does associative learning impact your success in dog training, parrot training or other pet training?

Associative Learning In Dogs And Parrots

Associative learning. What is it and how can understanding it help you to have a ‘better behaved’ pet? How does associative learning impact your success in dog training, parrot training or other pet training?

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If your dog or puppy experiences approach avoidance conflict, she may be curious but afraid at the same time. It is a stressful place to be.

Approach Avoidance Conflict In Dogs

If your dog or puppy experiences approach avoidance conflict, she may be curious but afraid at the same time. It is a stressful place to be.

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This B.F. Skinner quote on behavior is an important reminder about the fallback of punishment when it comes to teaching and changing behavior: “A person who has been punished is not thereby simply less inclined to behave in a given way; at best, he learns how to avoid punishment.”

B.F. Skinner’s Quote Reminds Us About The Fallback Of Punishment

This B.F. Skinner quote on behavior is an important reminderRead more “B.F. Skinner’s Quote Reminds Us About The Fallback Of Punishment”

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While He May Look Fine, This Is A Fearful Dog With Anxiety

There are many who, if they passed us on thatRead more “While He May Look Fine, This Is A Fearful Dog With Anxiety”

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In dog training, can you use multiple cues for the same behavior? It is not only perfectly OK to teach multiple cues for the same behavior, it can be very helpful.

Can You Use Multiple Cues For The Same Behavior?

In dog training, can you use multiple cues for theRead more “Can You Use Multiple Cues For The Same Behavior?”

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Certified Dog Trainer Lisa Desatnik is now a certified family dog mediator.

I Am A Certified Family Dog Mediator

I just earned a new certification. I am a ‘CertifiedRead more “I Am A Certified Family Dog Mediator”

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Agency is the ability to have control of your environment, decisions and life. Agency, choice and empowerment are important words when it comes to dog training (and other animal training) and animal welfare.

Choice, Empowerment And Agency In Dog Training

Choice and empowerment are two words I have used aRead more “Choice, Empowerment And Agency In Dog Training”

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“What is love except for another name for positive reinforcement? Or vice versa.” ~ B.F.Skinner

What Does Positive Reinforcement Have To Do With Love?

“What is love except for another name for positive reinforcement? Or vice versa.” ~ a quote by B.F.Skinner.  Even long before I began dog training with positive reinforcement (and parrot training), and studying Applied Behavior Analysis as it relates to pets, I have LOVED this quote from B.F. Skinner.  It speaks to me on different levels. What does positive reinforcement have to do with love? I’ll explain.

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dog training tip: If your dog tells you he loves an activity, he is telling you you just found a reinforcer for him!

Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers

Dog Training Tip: If your dog tells you he LOVESRead more “Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers”

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Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC

513-262-4062
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed 
  • Certified Fear Free Professional
  • Certified Family Dog Mediator
  • Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
  • Certificate of Completion – Aggression in Dogs Master Course
  • Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant

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