domestication
You are what you look like holds true. If being friendly provides a biological niche the physical changes happen along with the “friendly and nice” traits. This is true for…
Posts by Elisabeth
Manners: Impulse control
Puppy manners is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot. Just because you have taught your puppy “sit” does not mean that you will have a well behaved dog.…
More silly tricks
“Wag your tail” on cue! “Twirl” the pedal of a bicycle…just because and why not?
… and more fun lessons!
Isis and Bear have been out of town for a while and today was their first lesson again. They hardly missed a beat! Watch Isis with one of her unique…
Mark your calendar!
Complimentary Training and Behavior Mini Consultations at PETROPOLIS NYC 91 Washington Street New York Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Here is your chance to ask a…
Useful information about pesticides for people with companion animals
General information from the EPA: http://www2.epa.gov/pets If your dog has an adverse reaction to flea or tick products: http://www2.epa.gov/pets/what-do-if-your-pet-has-adverse-reaction-flea-and-tick-product
Extinction? Getting rid of unwanted behaviors and living though the process!
When we want a behavior to wilt away we are told to “ignore” that behavior. Here is an example: Your dog is demand barking. It is annoying to you, but…
Is my dog “reactive”? Labeling behaviors…
http://kaylaurence.wordpress.com/2013/11/11/a-thousand-shades-of-grey/ A thousand shades of grey NOVEMBER 11, 2013 tags: reactivity The internet has proven to be as much of a blessing as a liability. My view leans towards the blessing but…
overheard
So, I am in the elevator of my building and a woman who has recently adopted a dog enters with that pup along with a few other people. “SIT” she…