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Choose Your Enrichment Wisely

December 28, 2022

Enrichment can be a useful tool in behavior modification. Food dispensing and puzzle toys are great substitutes for meal feeding.

Feline Play and Play Aggression

December 7, 2022

Cats are social animals and enjoy interactions with the humans in their lives.

Asking or Demanding: Cue vs Command

November 18, 2022

Giving your dog a cue supplies an opportunity to earn a reward. Ordering your dog to comply instead may cause avoidance or fear.

Why Is My Dog So Stubborn?

November 18, 2022

Why is my dog so stubborn and won’t listen to me?

Shake a Paw for Nail Trims

November 9, 2022

Teaching “shake a paw” is a fun trick and can be helpful for nail trims.

What Is a Marker and Why Is It Used in Training?

November 1, 2022

A marker is a word, sound or gesture that signals the exact moment your pet has offered a behavior you like and want repeated.

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