Kristina’s Critters

Kristina’s Critters Kristina’s Critters offers force free dog training to help dogs and their humans.

Let’s work together regardless of location. We can’t wait to meet you! kristinascritters.com
06/24/2025

Let’s work together regardless of location. We can’t wait to meet you! kristinascritters.com

06/22/2025

Let’s pause and rethink.
The goal isn’t to shut down behavior—it’s to understand it, meet needs, and set the dog up to thrive in our homes.

06/20/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER: As many gear up for the impending heat wave, it's important to watch where you (and your pets) are walking. As air temperatures surge into the 90s, both concrete and asphalt temperatures will catapult to dangerous levels. That can burn your pups paws if you're not careful.

06/13/2025

E-collar dog training isn't a good training option. Aversive training measures cause stress and pain rather than building a bond with your dog.

06/07/2025

Here’s why this matters... scientifically, emotionally, biologically for you and your dog:

Both you and your dog are biologically wired to seek connection, not control.

From birth, mammals (including dogs) thrive through social bonds that regulate their nervous systems, influence brain development, and shape behavior. This is co-regulation, and it’s not optional.

This is how we survive, learn, and feel safe.

In humans and dogs alike, connection activates the social engagement system (Porges, 2011), quiets the amygdala (the brain’s fear center), and boosts oxytocin, the neurochemical of trust, love, and safety.

So, what happens when we lead with correction instead of connection?

Even well-meaning micromanagement or over-correction can tip dogs out of their window of tolerance, a concept grounded in neuroscience and trauma psychology (Siegel, 1999). In this state, the brain shifts from learning to surviving. The result? Less responsiveness, more stress, and a fragile bond.

But here's the key: Correction isn't inherently wrong. Boundaries are necessary. Safety matters. But corrections that come from a place of relationship and trust, rather than fear or frustration, are processed differently in the brain. A secure attachment and a foundation of empathy soften them.

Dogs thrive when they feel safe, not scrutinized. They learn best in environments where their autonomy is respected and their agency is honored.

A “connected teacher” fosters emotional resilience; a “corrective enforcer” can inadvertently build anxiety.

📣 If you’re ready to shift from managing your dog’s behavior to seeing sustainable and healthy changes that benefit your dog AND your mental health, follow along!

05/28/2025

We are a group of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Doctorate level Animal Behaviorists dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through an understanding of animal behavior. Join us and discover how insight into animal behavior can strengthen the human animal bond and enhance....

05/28/2025

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05/24/2025

Teach your herding breed how to herd...𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 sheep! 🐑🐕

This 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 class teaches you fun 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 to play at home to give your herding breed an outlet! ✨

Although not traditional or 100% accurate to true herding, these games are designed to meet your pet dog's needs to 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 in your home!

Class is $20 +tax
🕐 Saturday, May 31st at 1pm
💻 Email us to sign up | [email protected]
📍 For the Love of Dogs, 259 Front St, Lincoln, RI

My buddy helping me to analyze the data from my survey for my dissertation! Due in 5 weeks! 🐾 🗒️ 🎓 ...
05/19/2025

My buddy helping me to analyze the data from my survey for my dissertation! Due in 5 weeks! 🐾 🗒️ 🎓

Those of us committed to the field use methods backed by veterinary behaviorists - this means not using punishment. Trai...
05/17/2025

Those of us committed to the field use methods backed by veterinary behaviorists - this means not using punishment. Train without pain, train humane. 🤍🐾

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Attleboro, MA
02703

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