Jan 11, 2023 | human-canine bond
Situations that cause stress in dogs are at times unavoidable. Stress can be good or bad depending on the situation. Imagine living in a world where you don’t speak the language, where you are met with unexpected outbursts and reprimands and you aren’t...
Jan 9, 2023 | aversives, human-canine bond
WHY WE USE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT An aversive is anything your dog finds unpleasant or wants to avoid. Studies have shown associations between aversive training methods and long-term behavior include aggression towards people and other dogs, anxiety, and...
Jan 9, 2023 | Decompression, dog training skills, human-canine bond
THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND DECOMPRESSION After any traumatic experience or routine change is a period called Decompression. This is the time during which the body’s functions return to baseline and the neurotransmitters that facilitate fight or...
Jan 6, 2023 | human-canine bond, positive reinforcement
COMMON POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT OBJECTIONS DO I ALWAYS HAVE TO USE FOOD TO TRAIN MY DOG? The consistent use of food is a common Positive Reinforcement objection for many owners. Delivering the food to the bowl and walking away without further effort is enticing...
Nov 9, 2022 | dog training skills, human-canine bond, positive reinforcement, Scent Detection
LEARNING FROM SCENT DETECTION EXPERTS This past week Deja and I journeyed off to the sunny climes of Crystal River, Florida in search of adventure! And odor… By this I mean we attended the Pet Professional Guild’s 3 Day Scent and Scent-ability...
Aug 9, 2022 | aversives, human-canine bond, positive reinforcement, Uncategorized
”W d’I WAS SPANKED AND I TURNED OUT FINE’: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT & THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE Members of older generations often lament the waywardness of today’s youth. They say things like ‘I had to cut my own switch as a child’ or...
