Why ‘People Food’ Is Good For Dog Training

Why using people food in dog training is good.

I train dogs and puppies (and parrots and other animals) and teach others how to train their pets using positive reinforcement. That means teaching behaviors by building contingencies between those behaviors with consequences the learner values. And food is the most common form or positive reinforcement used in teaching new behaviors. Small pieces packed with […]

Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs

Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs Is A Real Panic Attack

If you’ve got a dog that suffers from astraphobia (yes, there really is a technical term for dog thunderstorm phobia and anxiety), you know, it can be just heart wrenching to watch.