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…
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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…
Word of the Day – Extinction Burst
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…
Word of the Day – Extinction
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…
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,…
Word of the Day – Conflicted
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…
Word of the Day – Clicker Training
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…
Word of the Day – Warning Signals
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…
Word of the Day – Variable Schedule of Reinforcement
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…