Why This Quote About Teaching Talks To Me
“Our learners should respond to requests because they have the skills and motivation to do so, and not because they are forced to behave in order to avoid punishment.” ~ Dr. Susan Friedman. I love this quote from Dr. Friedman. This quote about teaching talks to me on so many levels as it relates toRead more “Why This Quote About Teaching Talks To Me”
Be An Awakener To Your Pet
I saw the word ‘awaken’ over the weekend and it spoke to me. There are so many interpretations to that word. Its meaning to me had to do with motivation and inspiration, lighting an internal flame that causes someone to want to do more, be more. Then I thought about how that is a reflectionRead more “Be An Awakener To Your Pet”
The Role Of Teachers In Pet Training
I love this quote. It speaks volumes for training animals. When you teach by encouraging your student to make choices, set them up so they make lots of ‘good’ choices, and then give positive reinforcement for those choices, you make learning from you fun.
Practice Builds Confidence
A Note On Using Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training
My Challenge To Dog & Other Pet Owners
Why is it that I tend to see magical, upbeat energy in pet caregivers when teaching their dog tricks; but when they are teaching their dog behaviors like sit, stay and loose leash walking, they are serious because their dog needs to comply? I want to issue a challenge for pet caregivers everywhere…