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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…
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…
https://youtu.be/1qNGLQu4CZ8Top 6 Reasons Why Training Your Dog with Treats Isn't WorkingWorking as an animal trainer in Lehigh Valley PA I hear it all; "My dog doesn't like treats" and "My…
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"…
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,…
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-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…
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…
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…
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…