Late Night Chat #01
I go LIVE on my personal Facebook page every Sunday night. For this Late Night Chat we talk about local and national news stories about Service Dogs, Westminster, and fraudulent…
Service Dog in Training
The 3 Kinds of Assistance Dogs!
The original livestream in the Facebook group Service Dog Prep discussing the differences and similarities of Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Therapy Dogs.
Why Service Dogs Can Go Anywhere.
Did you know there is a HUGE difference between a Service Dog and Emotional Support Animal? For starters, about $60,000 worth of difference. The amount of training a Service Dog goes through is exponentially higher than a typical ESA. This is because a Service Dog is a person's lifeline. (3 minute read)
Learning to See the Detail
I like to feature different species on my blog and how to train them because you don't need to train them any differently from each other. The way I train a budgie to "come" the exact same way I train a dog to "come."
A Lesson in Training Mechanics
https://youtu.be/c5wDte5GMYoBeing an animal trainer that comes from the zoological field, I pride myself in applying the principles of behavior change to whatever breathing thing that crosses my path. This blog…
Teach Your Dog to Potty IN the House!
Tip #1. Use Pee Pads. Super convenient for apartment dwellers and for people without a backyard. Pee pads are soft and luxurious on your dog's paws, it simulates the…
Why “My dog ISN’T food motivated!” is a Poor Excuse.
If you are reading this article, chances are you might have a clue what "Food Motivation" means. But when I am out consulting with my training clients, it is clear…
Banana’s Foster in a Kong
https://www.canva.com/design/DADco5Qqiw8/view Bananas Foster in a Kong You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs 1/2 to 1 cup dry kibble 2 Ripe Bananas halved lengthwise, and then halved crosswise 1/2 Lime…
Pupperoni Pizza Kong
Pizza Kong by Caitlin Bird Pupperoni Pizza Kong You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs Cottage cheese 1/2 to 1 cup dry kibble 1/8 c. mozzarella cheese 1 bag of Pup-Peroni Triple…
Red, White and Blue Kong
You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs Plain, whole fat, unsweetend yogurt (make sure there is no Xylitol) 3/4 cup sliced strawberries 3/4 cup blueberries Clean fruit and cut Strawberries to…