Chicken Training
What comes to mind when you think of chickens? Eggs? A pastoral farm? You probably don’t immediately think of a trained chicken running an agility
Using Treats for Training
Consequences Dogs learn in 2 ways. One is by the consequences of their behavior choices – their actions. People sometimes think “consequences” are bad things,
Dog Training: Simple But Not Easy
Immediate Dog Training “Fixes” The world seems very “market-y” these days. I see more and more ads proclaiming quick fixes and miraculous cures for problems
Problems Between Dogs:
Does time heal all wounds? Physical wounds affect the body: cuts, bruises, broken bones, damage to internal organs. Behavior can be “wounded” also. As we’ve
What Cue is Your Dog Responding To?
A recent student was practicing loose-leash-walking with her dog near a mat on the floor. When the team came within about 2 feet of the
Traveling with Cats
WHAT? Sure! Why not? As long as you and your cat are prepared with the skills you need to succeed, there’s no reason a cat
Road Trips with Dogs
Summer Vacation Road Trip! Road trips with dogs can be delightful if you’re prepared. We drove through several states, sleeping in hotels in some of
Dog Senses: The World According to Dogs
Dogs smell things in vibrant detail compared with humans. Humans can smell dinner cooking but dogs can tell exactly what all the ingredients are. What
Your Dog Could be Much Happier
Cassandra Seale consulted me before writing this mic.com article about how your dog could be happier. I provided a few tips about how to set
Pet Over-population: A New Way to Help
You have already spayed/neutered your pets or if they are still intact, you manage them so they don’t produce unplanned litters. You hear all the
