I’m working with several families now who have called because of differing reactive behavior in their dog, barking and lunging on leash or barking at guests in their home. Anytime I am helping families with a behavior issue in their dog, one of the early steps is coming up with a management plan to prevent their dog from practicing his/her undesirable and underlying emotions. The scientific term for that plan is called antecedent arrangement. It has an important role in teaching and changing behaviors. This mailbox on the outside of my client’s door, is a great example. [Read more…] about Why You Should Use Antecedent Arrangement?
antecedent arrangement in animal training
Solving Pet Parrot Phobic Behavior – Positively
Note: This is a past column from my Hyde Park Living pet behavior column.
Every once in awhile you have the opportunity to read about my personal stories as they pertain to modifying pet behaviors in the most positive, least intrusive ways. I’ve been studying this for nearly four years now. Not only has it completely changed my relationship with my three parrots, I find it absolutely fascinating. [Read more…] about Solving Pet Parrot Phobic Behavior – Positively