I have a real weakness for some types of food that are not good for me…like Cheetos and yogurt covered nuts. It is why I do not have it in my house. Eating that stuff in large quantity causes my pants to get tighter and can make me bloated the next day. [Read more…] about A Dog Training Lesson From Cheetos
solving dog behavior problems
Proactive VS Reactive In Solving Pet Behavior Problems
When it comes to solving pet behavior problems, do you tend to be proactive or reactive? In other words, do you wait for your pet to do the unwanted behavior, and then use either punishment or redirection to change it….or, do you anticipate when the behavior is likely to happen and take steps to prevent the behavior from happening? [Read more…] about Proactive VS Reactive In Solving Pet Behavior Problems
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
A Reminder About Behavior
I’m sharing one of my periodic reminders…whether you call it training or not, your pet is constantly taking in feedback from its environment (including you). Behaviors that “work” to get your pet something “it” values, will be repeated. It is that simple and that complex. If your pet continues to do something you do not like, think about what is setting that behavior into motion and what is reinforcing the behavior. Looking dog (or parrot of other pet) behavior problems from this perspective is the first step toward seeking the most positive, least intrusive solution. [Read more…] about A Reminder About Behavior
Tips For Getting Out Of Show-Me-The-Money Cycle
Are you among the many dog owners who have a pet those goes into ‘Show me the money’ mode before deciding whether to do anything you ask? It is such a common problem. [Read more…] about Tips For Getting Out Of Show-Me-The-Money Cycle
Solving Parrot Behavior Problems
On Facebook last week, someone in my network asked me some questions about parrots. They were questions I have heard before. I thought I’d write a post so that others too can learn from my answers. [Read more…] about Solving Parrot Behavior Problems