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

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 and won’t listen to me?

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

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

“With good handling, the patient should get better and not worse.” Sophia Yin