Tag: science-based
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Bad dog training makes for good television
Let me just start this post by saying I am frustrated, sad, and quite honestly, pissed that we will have to talk about this in 2023. Despite mounds of scientific research stating that aversive methods to train dogs (or any animal for that matter) are detrimental and dangerous, it still happens. This is a topic…
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Can CBD help anxious, reactive dogs?
Are you one of the millions of guardians that give their dog CBD? I certainly have used it. Maggie, my senior dog that lived to be 15 ½ years old, was on CBD regularly to ease her joint pain. And it is my personal opinion that CBD did help her with that. I would add…
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Why I train and teach dogs the way I do
Recently, there has been much debate on social media on different methods of dog training and behavior modification. There have been several trainers and behavior consultants going back and forth with each other on the best tools, techniques, and methods to train dogs. Also being debated is the impacts of those things on the dogs. …
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Counterconditioning in Dogs
Spend any amount of time on social media or YouTube and you will likely hear dog trainers, behavior consultants, and even vets voicing the importance of counterconditioning to help dogs overcome their negative feelings toward various stimuli. (Note: In this post, I use the word stimulus and trigger interchangeably). At first glance, it sounds easy…
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Do you have agency in your dog behavior modification plan?
I recently conducted a survey asking guardians about their experience with their reactive dogs. I asked things like where they were now vs. where they wanted to be, what their goals were, and how their dogs’ behavior impacted their lives. Many of the answers were common things I hear from guardians of reactive dogs. However,…
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Onions, haunted houses, and behavior
Focusing on your dog’s behavior allows you to respond more effectively because you understand their perspective.
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