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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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Trigger stacking occurs when numerous stress inducing events occur, and can be the culprit behind your dog's behavior.

Trigger Stacking In Dogs

A woman was telling me the other day about howRead more “Trigger Stacking In Dogs”

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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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If we can't manage it, we can't change it. Aggression is highly reinforcing for the dog because it makes the scary thing go away in most circumstances and that will be remembered." A dog training quote from Michael Shikashio, CDBC, with Aggressive Dog

If We Can’t Manage It, We Can’t Change It

“If we can’t manage it, we can’t change it.” ~Read more “If We Can’t Manage It, We Can’t Change It”

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dog separation anxiety - one family's story

Dog Separation Anxiety: One Family’s Story

Talk about a reason to smile! Dog separation anxiety isRead more “Dog Separation Anxiety: One Family’s Story”

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Thanksgiving dog training tips for a well-mannered dog

Thanksgiving Tips For a Well-Mannered Dog

Our Thanksgiving feast is definitely among my favorite meals ofRead more “Thanksgiving Tips For a Well-Mannered Dog”

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Dangers Of Chaining Your Dog

While I haven’t seen as much of it lately, IRead more “Dangers Of Chaining Your Dog”

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tips for walking your leash reactive dog

How To Walk your Leash Reactive Dog

When I ask a new client about their dog’s exercise,Read more “How To Walk your Leash Reactive Dog”

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dog training problem solving: attaching the leash and collar

Attaching Your Dog’s Collar And Leash

Even for a dog who enjoys being outside and participatingRead more “Attaching Your Dog’s Collar And Leash”

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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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