Word of the Day: Punishment
Punishment: Use of aversive stimuli to decrease or change a behavior. Punishment has a variety of negative consequences. Frequent use of punishment may lead the dog to fear his handler. Other…
Word of the Day: Habituate
Habituate: To become accustomed to a specific situation through repeated exposures. A dog may alert at a noise, for instance, but after hearing the noise repeatedly, he may become indifferent to…
Word of the Day: Appeasement Gestures
Appeasement gestures: Behaviors a dog uses to ask for space or to present himself as nonthreatening. Appeasement gestures may include scratching, yawning, licking lips, play bows, turning head or body away, sniffing…
Recipe of the Month – Bacon and Eggs Muffin
Bacon and Eggs Dog Muffin Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tablespoon peanut butter ½ cup apple…
Top 6 Reasons Why Training Your Dog with Treats Isn’t Working
Top 6 Reasons Why Training Your Dog with Treats Isn't Working Working as an animal trainer in Lehigh Valley PA I hear it all; "My dog doesn't like treats" and…
The Top 3 Dog Training Secrets
The Top 3 Dog Training Secrets While there are a lot of nuances to getting that perfect "heel" behavior with your pet dog, or getting a speedy and exciting "sit"…
Word of the Day: Default Behavior
Default behavior: Any behavior a dog does when he is uncertain of what else to do, particularly when he is excited or overstimulated. This may include jumping, barking or pawing. Through training,…
The Eagle – Alfred Lord Tennyson
Sometimes I get inspiration from poems. It doesn't happen too often but it reminds me of when I was a quiet and awkward pre-teen. I would spend hours locked away…
Recipe of the Month – Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Recipe of the Month Easy-Peasy Peanut Butter Dog Treats (makes about 3 dozen) You’ll need: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup smooth peanut…
Word of the Day – Fear Free
Fear-free or fearless vet visits: A low-stress approach popular in the veterinary community and other associated practices, like boarding, grooming and training, in which handling, interactions and procedures are done in…