My dog sits perfectly during the training sessions, but looks at me with a blank stare when I ask her to sit when we’re in the park. Why is it that dogs can’t figure out that ‘sit’ in my house…
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Generalization in dogs and humans – the difference is in the brain
Tagged with: Dog, dog brain scans, dog cognition, Dog training, generalization, Jennifer Cattet, SMART, Smart Animal Training Systems
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog/human relationship, Educational, Psychology, science
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog/human relationship, Educational, Psychology, science
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…
The challenges of the modern dog trainer – APDT 2013
Is there any other profession that requires such a diversity of talents as dog trainer ? We become a dog trainer because of our passion for dogs, but the reality can be very different than the expectations. As a dog…
Pet Tutor® at APDT – New technology boosting the trainer’s potential to help dogs
After unveiling Pet Tutor® for the very first time at the APDT conference in Spokane, WA, I can’t help but look back to the almost 30 years that I have worked with dogs and think of how dog training has evolved.…
The Matching Law, Key To Dog Behavior
What makes us chose between watching our favorite TV show and writing the paper due in a couple of weeks? Why do we opt to walk our dog instead of making that important phone call to a difficult client? Why…
Tagged with: Animal training, Behavior, Behaviorism, clicker training, Dog, dogs, Jennifer Cattet, reward based training, SMART
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, science
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, science
Animal training, craft or applied science?
‘Let me start by saying that you’re looking at one lucky SOB! Said Bob Bailey in front of a crowd of dog professionals eager to learn from one of the most accomplished animal trainers in the world. A mind always…
Tagged with: Animal training, Behaviorism, clicker training, Dog, Dog training, Ethology, Jennifer Cattet, reward based training, SMART, Technology
Posted in Bob Bailey, Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, Psychology, science, Technology
Posted in Bob Bailey, Dog behavior, Dog training, Positive Animal Training, Psychology, science, Technology
Animal Emotions – the driving force behind our dog’s behaviors
As an animal lover it’s hard to imagine that, despite Darwin’s claims in 1872, it’s only until very recently that most people considered humans as the only emotional species on the planet. We’re living in very exciting times, an actual…
Tagged with: Behavior, Dog, dog cognition, Jaak Panksepp, Jennifer Cattet, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog behavior, emotions, Psychology, science
Posted in Dog behavior, emotions, Psychology, science
Surviving our dog’s adolescence
When we bring a new puppy home, we expect to teach her the basics of potty training, bite inhibition and general good manners around the house. We hopefully make sure to socialize her, and do our best to get her…
Tagged with: abandonment, animal shelters, Animal training, Dog, dog adolescence, dog teenager, Jennifer Cattet, Smart Animal
Posted in Adolescence, Dog behavior, Dog/human relationship, Fear, Psychology, Roughhousing
Posted in Adolescence, Dog behavior, Dog/human relationship, Fear, Psychology, Roughhousing
Walking the dog has big impact!
As Dr. Oz says, let’s go out for a half hour walk every day. It helps with our blood circulation, muscle development and general well being. Walking also produces endorphins, which help us feel good and alleviate stress. But instead…
Tagged with: Dog, Dog training, dog walk, dog walking, Jennifer Cattet, SMART
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Psychology
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Psychology