It’s hard to enjoy a walk in the park, when we know our beloved companion can suddenly turn into Cujo at the first sight of a strange dog or a jogger. Not only do we have to face the challenge…
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Reactivity and Aggression in dogs – Managing and Treating
Tagged with: Animal training, dog aggression, dog reactivity, Dog training, dog walk, dogs, Jennifer Cattet, leash walking, reactivity, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, emotions, Fear, Positive Animal Training, Psychology
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, emotions, Fear, Positive Animal Training, Psychology
Behavior momentum: increasing efficiency in training
Regardless of what species we’re referring to, whether human, dog, horse, dolphin or bird, when teaching something new, the easier we can make the training session, the better the results. If a dog or a child feels successful, their desire…
Tagged with: Animal training, Behavior, behavior momentum, Behaviorism, clicker training, Dog, Jennifer Cattet, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog training, Learning theory, Misc, Psychology, science
Posted in Dog training, Learning theory, Misc, Psychology, science
Learning theory basics – Part 2: Operant conditioning: if it works do it again!
Just waking up from a nap, the 2 month old puppy is now replenished and full of energy. Since he’s locked up in a crate, little Jake starts vocalizing and scratching at the door. Thankfully, Coleen, hearing her pup in…
Learning theory basics, part 1- Classical conditioning in dogs: beyond the training session
Most of us have heard of classical conditioning. Pavlov demonstrated how a neutral stimulus could become meaningful to a dog when followed by something that elicits a natural response. So when a bell, meaningless in itself, is consistently followed with…
Training ‘Do As I Do’: Fun and Efficient!
Through interactions with the world, animals learn that certain actions lead to pleasant or unpleasant consequences. Most of our training theory revolves around our ability to manipulate the animals’ environment to reinforce certain behaviors rather than others. However, not all…
Tagged with: Animal training, clicker training, do as I do, Dog, Dog training, imitation, Jennifer Cattet, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, science, Training tools
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, science, Training tools
Smaller dogs, bigger problems?
From Rin tin tin to Lassie, Benjie and Beethoven, medium to large dogs have dominated the Hollywood scenes, the TV shows as well as our homes. Often statements of prosperity, leadership and strength, dogs convey a certain image we have…
Tagged with: Animal training, Dog, dog behavior problems, dog fear, human dog bond, Jennifer Cattet, small dogs, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Fear
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Fear
2013 – A year to remember! Top 10 blogs.
What a year! Year 2013 has been a journey for all of us at Smart Animal Training Systems, on many levels. It was a year of many beginnings, of exhilarating moments as well as growing pains. In March we launched…
Tagged with: Animal training, Dog, Jennifer Cattet, Pet Tutor, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Bob Bailey, Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Positive Animal Training, science, Technology
Posted in Bob Bailey, Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Positive Animal Training, science, Technology
When is controlling our dog too controlling?
When teachers, psychologists and parents are asked which methods are more acceptable when teaching our children, they consistently prefer a positive-reinforcement based approach over the use of punishment. A punitive approach to behavior is not only less effective, but it…
Separation Anxiety in Dogs – A Consultant’s High Tech Toolkit
Dogs are social creatures and fit naturally into our human society because they are biologically driven to form bonds with others. They love being in our company and are always happy when we give them attention, play time, or a…
Animal Training Is About Animal Welfare
In a world where everything must be cheap, quick and easy, we look for the best deal and for the cheapest and fastest ways to fill our needs. We’re not just shaped by culture and industrialization. In fact, the reason…