Category: Behavior Modification
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Elevating Canine Well-being: Unleashing the Power of Enrichment
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As the holiday season approaches, our homes become filled with the warmth of festivities, laughter, and the aroma of delicious meals. However, for our canine companions, the hustle and bustle can be overwhelming, triggering anxiety. As a veterinarian and canine rehabilitation therapist, I understand the importance of creating a safe space for our furry friends…
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When it comes to our dogs, that connection… man can it be a beautiful and powerful thing to behold. But sometimes that connection can be hard to achieve, for many different reasons. If you are wishing for a closer connection, you aren’t alone. I have had many pet parents and foster parents reaching out to…
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If you’ve ever found yourself being pulled by your enthusiastic furry friend during a walk, you know the struggle is real. Not only is it frustrating, but it can also pose risks to both you and your dog. In the world of canine rehabilitation therapy, post-surgical care, and everyday behavioral wellbeing, the importance of finding…
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As the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to engage in fun outdoor adventures with your canine companion. But, as we all know, safety should always be a priority. Here’s a comprehensive guide on some important fall safety tips to ensure you and your furry friend are always safe and sound during your adventures.…
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Starting the week, our little family is feeling blessed and refreshed. The progress this sweet senior has shown is the reason for our reset. Let me explain a little about Kalina… Kalina was born on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean and lived as an outdoor bar island dog. At about a year…
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Cooperative care is the process of training for the day to day procedures and behaviors that are necessary for an animal’s physical health and wellbeing; in a manner that decreases anxiety and increases emotional comfort and trust.
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Has your dog or cat shown changes in body language during certain sounds like fireworks or thunderstorms? Have you noticed that sometimes your furry friend gets over things just fine, but it seems random things will set them off? For our last post in this How Animals Learn Learning Portal series, we are going to…
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Putting it all together with Classical and Operant Conditioning in Practice- Teaching Nose Target
