Jun 29, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Enrichment, Pets, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized
The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui uses energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. Five elements are important to the practice of feng shui: wood, fire, earth, metal, water. Physical environment is the third form of enrichment...
Jun 21, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Enrichment, Food & Nutrition, Pets, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized
How rich the world is around us. It’s easy to overlook all the amazing smells, textures, sounds, tastes and sights in life when we get busy and focused on the demands of life. Our dogs are probably more tuned into these things than we are, but we tend...
Jan 10, 2017 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets, Separation Anxiety, Training
By Carol Peter, CPDT-KA I hear it in your voice. I hear it in the deafening silence over the phone. That quiet desperation you feel upon learning that your dog cannot be left alone at any time for longer than she can handle during the training process. You feel...
Sep 30, 2015 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety, Training
Behavior “quirks.” All dogs have them. Mine most certainly do. What are your dogs’ quirks? We live with these delightful creatures and their quirks every day, and usually find them endearing. But some behaviors become a bit more problematic than a...
Apr 29, 2015 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Enrichment, Pets, Training
I have had numerous conversations of late, with clients and other trainers, on the topic of Learner-controlled Learning. It is something I am very strongly in favor of, as a force-free trainer. Now, before you assume I’m advocating chaos and subversion, let me explain...
Mar 26, 2014 | Dogs, Pets, Training
If you’ve ever done any positive reinforcement dog training, you know that food plays a big part of the training process. Most dogs are highly motivated by food. They will happily engage in learning new behaviors with the promise of getting a yummy bit of...
