Have you ever stopped to think about your personal needs, those parts of your life that help you to feel satisfied, fulfilled, happy and safe? Ask yourself, “Are you investing in your dog’s basic needs piggy bank?” (or really any captive animal you share your life with) Those are things that really should be considered every day that you share with your pet because they speak to your pet’s quality of life, your relationship with your pet, and minimizing problem behaviors…and stress. Ask yourself, “Am I investing enough into my dog’s basic needs piggy bank?” [Read more…] about Your Dog’s Basic Needs Piggy Bank
punishment in dog training
Instead Of A Bad Dog, Your Dog May Be Distressed
I encourage you to give this some thought. Thinking you have a bad dog can cause you to use punishment to change. Instead consider that your dog’s barking and growling may be caused by distress. [Read more…] about Instead Of A Bad Dog, Your Dog May Be Distressed
LIMA – Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Training
When it comes to dog and puppy training (as well as training of parrots and other species), I believe whole heartedly in using and teaching the most positive approaches for creating behavior change. LIMA is an acronym for ‘least intrusive, minimally aversive’ training and it speaks so perfectly to my commitment to helping people and pets to live their best possible life together. The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) all came out in strong support of LIMA.. I wanted to share more about it and why it is important to me. [Read more…] about LIMA – Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Training
Good Dog Training Habits Build Good Dog Manners
In my dog training, I help such a broad range of people to have a well-mannered dog or with help for their dog’s behavioral issues like fear. Much of how I do that is coaching people on how to train their dog more effectively. Good dog training habits build good dog manners. [Read more…] about Good Dog Training Habits Build Good Dog Manners
On Housetraining: Why Puppies Pee Inside
This has come up in conversation about raising a puppy several times these past few weeks. If you are trying to teach your puppy to go potty outside, and your little friend, who just emptied his bladder outside urinates after being inside for even a few minutes, it is understandable that you could be frustrated. Below are some potential reasons why and some puppy training tips for solving it.
Be Clear In Teaching House Rules
Have you ever lived with or worked for someone who criticized you often for things that you did when you didn’t even know in advance that what you were doing was something unacceptable? [Read more…] about Be Clear In Teaching House Rules