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The Eagle – Alfred Lord Tennyson

  • Post author:Caitlin
  • Post published:September 5, 2018
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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…

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Recipe of the Month – Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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  • Post published:August 31, 2018
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  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…

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Word of the Day – Fear Free

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  • Post published:August 30, 2018
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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…

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Word of the Day – Extinction Burst

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  • Post published:August 28, 2018
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Extinction Burst: When previously reinforced behavior no longer works to get the desired reward, pet owners may see a surge of stronger, more intense behavior as the dog makes one last…

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Word of the Day – Extinction

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  • Post published:August 23, 2018
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Extinction: Ending a behavior by removing reinforcement. For example, a dog barks to get his person’s attention; if the person ignores the dog while he is barking, removing the reinforcer of…

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Word of the Day – Default Behavior

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  • Post published:August 21, 2018
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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,…

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Word of the Day – Conflicted

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  • Post published:August 16, 2018
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Conflicted: When a dog simultaneously wants to do something and is afraid to do it. For example, a dog can be conflicted when approaching someone new: He wants to approach to…

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Word of the Day – Clicker Training

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  • Post published:August 14, 2018
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Clicker Training: A form of positive reinforcement training that uses a signal, most commonly a clicker, to pinpoint desired behavior. The signal is immediately followed by a desired reinforcer, such as a…

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Word of the Day – Warning Signals

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  • Post published:August 9, 2018
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Warning signals: Behaviors used by a dog to communicate discomfort with a situation. These can include freezing, growling, barking or snapping. These signals are used to warn a person or another…

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Word of the Day – Variable Schedule of Reinforcement

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  • Post published:August 7, 2018
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Warning signals: Behaviors used by a dog to communicate discomfort with a situation. These can include freezing, growling, barking or snapping. These signals are used to warn a person or another…

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