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Scary Times For Animals
Hello Everyone. I'm super excited about to share this blog post with you for two reasons: 1) because this training works and 2) because it helps ... Read More
Cancer and Rising Health Concerns In Our Animals
Eight years ago I had to put my dalmatian to sleep due to complications he was having with old age. He lived with me for fourteen years. Putting him ... Read More
An Everyday Training Example Here at The Animal Behavior Center
I took this video the other day while at the Center. This is everyday behavior, function, and training. This is a loaded video and by that I mean, ... Read More
Deafness Is Not A Disability
Levi is our deaf education bulldog. He was surrendered to us by his breeder on New Year's Eve of 2013. I had every intention of training him for two ... Read More
Adding Another Animal Behavior & Training Workshop to July of 2015
Our June 2015 Workshop sold out in January before we even had time to advertise it. A waiting list already started forming for June 2016. Due to this ... Read More
Attention As A Reinforcer
One of the strongest and most common reinforcers is attention, yet it is the one reinforcer I see used the least or misused the most. If that ... Read More
Preparing our animals for success with social encounters and new environments
Does the undesired behavior of your animals prevent you from taking them on social outings or to new environments? This can be changed. So many times ... Read More
When Does Training Cease?
What is training anyway? Training is our primary form of communication with the animal(s) in our care. We are always training, the questions ... Read More
Reinforcing Behavior With Attention & Petting
One of the hardest things I hear and observe animals owners and caretakers struggling with is identifying and using reinforcers. Reinforcers are all ... Read More
My Reinforcer For Training
I was recently given the opportunity to give an extremely brief presentation on the type of work I do. It was optional for me to bring an animal. Of ... Read More
Teach Your Bird to Forage
Let me help show you a great way to keep your birds occupied while you are at work all day or away for long periods if time. Foraging is the behavior ... Read More