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Benefits of teaching your dog to go to a place; and how to train your dog to go to place. Photo: a goldendoodle dog laying on her place, which is a dog bed

Teaching Your Dog To Go To Place

I have posted many photos and videos of dogs onRead more “Teaching Your Dog To Go To Place”

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In dog training, assumption about the value of reinforcer, is just that...and assumption. Photo: a dog holding a ball.

An Assumption About A Reinforcer Can Be Wrong

When you are training your dog or any other animal, keep in mind, the value of a reinforcer can change.

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It was July 4 and everyone likes a good fireworks show on the Fourth of July, right? Wrong! Many dogs are afraid of July 4 fireworks. This is not about family dog safety during fireworks. It is about desensitization and counter conditioning to overcome fear of going outside after our dog had a traumatic holiday.

Dog Training To Counter Condition July 4 Fear

It was July 4 and everyone likes a good fireworks show on the Fourth of July, right? Wrong! Many dogs are afraid of July 4 fireworks. This is not about family dog safety during fireworks. It is about counter conditioning to overcome fear of going outside after our dog had a traumatic holiday.

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This rescue dog inspires hope for other rescue dog adopters. Violet is a Pitbull mix. Her humans reached out to Certified Dog Trainer Lisa Desatnik for support. This is her story of going from struggling with anxiety-rooted reactivity to living a fulfilling life.

This Rescue Dog Inspires Hope

This rescue dog inspires hope for other rescue dog adopters. Violet is a Pitbull mix. Her humans reached out to me, as a certified dog trainer, for support. This is her story of going from struggling with anxiety-rooted reactivity to living a fulfilling life.

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This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management. Image shows a mother sitting on a sofa while her two dogs are laying down behind a dog gate.

Using Dog Gates? Teach Your Dog A Positive Association

This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management.

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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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Photo description: young child yelling in the face of a small dog. Even a tolerant dog can bite. Understanding what tolerance means can go a long way toward preventing dog bites from family dogs.

Even Tolerant Dogs Can Bite

When parents of young children prepare to bring a dogRead more “Even Tolerant Dogs Can Bite”

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A letter from this puppy to all puppy and dog parents.

Your Puppy And Dog Are Always Learning

A letter from this puppy to ALL dog and puppyRead more “Your Puppy And Dog Are Always Learning”

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Refocusing how we look at dog training.

Shifting Focus In Dog Training

Let’s refocus how we look at dog training. Instead ofRead more “Shifting Focus In Dog Training”

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Is your dog fine? When clients tell me their dog was FINE at the groomer, FINE at the vet, FINE when accompanying them to a busy park, FINE when children are running and screaming…my question to them is, “What does FINE look like in that context?”

Is Your Dog FINE?

Is your dog fine? When clients tell me their dogRead more “Is Your Dog FINE?”

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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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