My dad loves to share stories of Sam’s brilliance…and keen sense of hearing. The two buddies often travel together to the store. My dad says he can’t leave without Sam because Sam knows right away when dad is getting ready to leave and comes running to go with him, waggling his tail and holding a toy. [Read more…] about Who Is Training Whom?
Applied Behavior Analysis in dog training
A Different View On Dog Behavior
Someone shared with me the other day of her frustration she was having with her dog. It seems her dog has a favorite pillow in her bedroom she keeps on the ground and as soon as she goes in there with her dog, Fido lays on it. She keeps yelling at her dog when Fido goes to his spot, and he does come off willingly but his behavior hasn’t stopped. It’s very frustrating for her. [Read more…] about A Different View On Dog Behavior
Training People Is Like Training Dogs
Did you know you can train people just like you can train dogs and parrots?
What is so awesome about learning how to train non-human animals with scientifically sounds positive [Read more…] about Training People Is Like Training Dogs
Effectiveness Is Not Enough In Animal Training
I was one of more than 500 trainers from across the globe who convened on Dearborn, Michigan in March for the Karen Pryer Clicker Training Expo. It was a phenomenal opportunity to learn from some of the best trainers and behaviorists whose focus is on modifying behavior in the most positive way. What also made the weekend special for me was the chance to see my very first teacher and long time mentor, Dr. Susan Friedman (who pioneered the use of Applied Behavior Science to the care and training of captive and companion animals). In one of her lectures, ‘Effectiveness Is Not Enough’, Susan reminded us to make a habit of two things: to HELP or at least to DO NO HARM. She also talked to us about the Humane Hierarchy. [Read more…] about Effectiveness Is Not Enough In Animal Training
Dog Training Tips To Prevent Thanksgiving Begging
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is my favorite holiday because it is the one time of year when my whole family is together. [Read more…] about Dog Training Tips To Prevent Thanksgiving Begging
Solving A Dog Chewing Problem With Positive Reinforcement
The other day, I was sitting in the home of a friend as she was telling me about one of the issues they are having with their dog. “He chews on things he shouldn’t be chewing on like furniture,” she said. [Read more…] about Solving A Dog Chewing Problem With Positive Reinforcement