by Crystal | Mar 1, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
What Is Reinforcement The definition of Reinforcement is the process of encouraging or establishing a belief or behavior, especially by encouragement or reward. This concept is something we use everyday when we interact with our co-workers, our family, or the grocery...
by Crystal | Jan 31, 2021 | Behavior Modification, training
Crate Training the Puppy One of the most essential life skills my dogs possess is their ability to be crated comfortably. For safety reasons they are in their car crates when we travel, they are crated when we are not home and when one of the herdy dogs needs a break...
by Crystal | Nov 8, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I’m getting a puppy y’all. I have the number of dogs I have! It’s fine! We’re fine! But I now have just a few weeks left to prepare for said puppy. Having multiple dogs definitely creates new challenges, that I did not have when I brought Cargo home a few...
by Crystal | Oct 25, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I have seen quite a few dogs recently who are not living up to their potential. They are loved by their people and well cared for, but they need more. This is usually when well meaning people in the animal industry say “oh, your dog needs a job.” You are...
by Crystal | Oct 12, 2020 | adoption, Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Toad has been home for 3 months. This is usually when new dog has settled into the new routine and into your family. At least that’s what the rescue groups tell you. We are still learning things about this guy everyday. As his new guardian, it is my...
by Crystal | Sep 27, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Welcome Home One of the joys of bringing home an adult dog comes when they begin to unpack. After 8 weeks, Toad is unpacking his bags. Apparently, he was allowed to play with the garden hose in his last home. This is one of those things I don’t allow because of...
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