We’ve shared our life with dogs for several thousands of years. Dogs keep us company, make us laugh and comfort us when we’re having a bad day. They help us feel safe in our homes, save our lives by finding…
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August 26th – It’s National Dog Day!
Tagged with: Dog, dogs, human dog bond, Jennifer Cattet, National Dog Day, rescue dog, service dog, Shelter dog, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Misc, Shelter
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Misc, Shelter
Impulse control – the 6 keys to teaching dogs calm and polite behavior
We all know dogs that jump on people, push them out of their way to get through doors, rush their way in and out of the car or the crate and up and down the stairs. Dogs can be impatient…
Tagged with: Animal training, Behavior, impulse control, Jennifer Cattet, reward based training, self-control, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Positive Animal Training
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Dog/human relationship, Positive Animal Training
Roughhousing with dogs, rules and consequences
How fun it is to roughhouse with a dog! They love it, are always willing and happy to oblige and both human and dog are up for a great time. Although men are generally more inclined to such playful activities,…
Tagged with: Behavior, Dog, dogs, human dog bond, Jennifer Cattet, play fight, roughhousing
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Fun, Psychology, Roughhousing
Posted in Dog/human relationship, Fun, Psychology, Roughhousing
Dogs learn best with treats. What about horses?
Most dog trainers today understand the value of using treats. Dogs are more focused, learn faster, are more motivated and the results speak for themselves. If personal experience isn’t enough, a recent study even confirmed that dogs worked better for…
Tagged with: Animal training, clicker training, horse, Jennifer Cattet, reward based training, SMART
Posted in Dog training, Horse, Positive Animal Training, Training tools
Posted in Dog training, Horse, Positive Animal Training, Training tools
What happens to fear if left untreated?
Barking, lunging, bolting, running away, tucking their tail, avoiding, etc. Dogs have many ways to express their fear. How we react in return will often determine whether they get over it or whether it gets worse. Some fears can be…
Tagged with: clicker training, desensitization, Dog, fear, flooding, habituation, Jennifer Cattet, reward based training
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Fear, Positive Animal Training, Psychology
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Fear, Positive Animal Training, Psychology
New findings on shock collars: why the UK wants to ban them
In the dog world, few subjects are as controversial as the debate on shock collars (electronic or e-collars). Advocates for their use claim that such devices don’t hurt but mostly emit an unpleasant vibration. They’re often the last resort for dogs…
Tagged with: Animal training, Dog, Dog training, e-collar, electronic collar, Jennifer Cattet, shock collar
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Misc, News, Technology, Training tools
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Misc, News, Technology, Training tools
Animal Abuse, Training and “The Dark Triad”
I was recently reminded of how insensitive and cruel some people could be with the account of a trainer who had muzzled and hung a dog in order to teach him to accept his toenails trimmed. Despite criminal sentences for…
Tagged with: Animal abuse, animal cruelty, Dark Triad, human dog bond, Jennifer Cattet
Posted in Dog training, News, Psychology, Resource
Posted in Dog training, News, Psychology, Resource
Dog crates dens or prisons?
Over the past decade or so, dog crates have become a must have piece of equipment for all dog owners. Trainers and pet stores have done a great job at promoting its use and most dog lovers today have adopted…
Tagged with: crate training, dog crate, Dog training, Jennifer Cattet, leaving dog alone, puppy crate, separation anxiety
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Positive Animal Training, Resource
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Positive Animal Training, Resource
Confidence – the key ingredient to successful training
When the dog pays attention, a walk in the park or a training exercise are easy, fun and rewarding. When the dog spends the majority of the time looking for anything else to do besides focusing on the human, the…
Tagged with: Animal training, clicker training, Dog, dog handling, Jennifer Cattet, leash walking, reward based training, Smart Animal
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Positive Animal Training, Resource
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Educational, Positive Animal Training, Resource
Yielding to pressure – From horses to dogs, an example of negative reinforcement
When teaching dogs new behaviors, we mostly focus on positive reinforcement, in other words, on adding something to the situation that will increase the chances of a particular behavior or aspect of a behavior to occur. Giving the dog a…