Brenin Behavior

01/27/2025

I am proud to be a KPA CTP and believe in these values. Kindness to all is key!

01/24/2025

Sweet Riggins has the most soulful eyes!

Day Training was perfect for Riggins - while the owners were at work and the kids were at school I used gentle and kind methods to help him find confidence, so he no longer needed to pull on the leash towards everything that worried him.

01/18/2025

It may be cold out, but I do love how snow gives us a window to our dog’s world!

A fun visual representation of what your dog sees (smells) every day. Look at how noisy it is and how many tracks there are intertwining. The different animals, people, and dogs movement in just one area. The snow lets us humans see the history of this area and what animals and people have passed through. A dog will smell this every day and know who and what animals have passed through. Smellavision!!!!

Dogs are incredible.

Imagine tracking and detection dogs needing to filter out all this noise and track a single scent down. Amazing!

(Note this is a fun representation, not accurate)

01/17/2025

When this dog came to her new home the owner was worried how she would get along with her two cats. Following UnChase training they are all living calmly and happily together!

Need help to get your furry family peacefully living together? Or is your dog committed to chasing every rabbit and squirrel in your neighborhood? Check out my UnChase packages on my website to find out how I can help you: https://breninbehavior.com/un-chase

01/10/2025

This adorable pug is Peanut. She is such fun and so enthusiastic about the training games!

01/05/2025

“Karen’s work proved that kindness, clarity, and consistency foster trust and understanding across species. She taught us that even the smallest moments of communication—a click, a treat, a shared understanding—can lead to profound connections. She reminded us to celebrate every step of progress, no matter how incremental, and to approach each interaction with empathy and curiosity.”

With profound sadness and immense gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Karen’s groundbreaking work revolutionized how we communicate with animals—and each other—leaving an indelible mark on science, education, and the lives of countless species around the world.

Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4214rRG

01/04/2025

01/03/2025

As we head into colder temperatures in the Front Range over the weekend here are some useful tips for keeping your hands warm when outside with your dogs.

Obviously always make sure that the weather is safe for your dog before going outside. If it’s too nasty then just play games inside instead!

As a Canadian dog trainer, I spent a LOT of time working with dogs outdoors in freezing temperatures. I want to share 4 of my favourite ways to reward dogs o...

01/02/2025

Do you wish your dog walked nicely next to you? This dog was a strong puller but after just two weeks of Day Training she is offering check ins and walking nicely alongside. The owner was amazed how much she changed so quickly! This was achieved by teaching the dog some fun games and using only kind, force-free methods.

To my knowledge I am the only trainer in Fort Collins offering day training. This is like board and train, but in your own home! I teach dogs how to learn, so they choose to offer you the behavior you want to see, instead of you having to ask for it every time.

Day training is great if you:
✅ Need help with issues like leash pulling, jumping on guests, or puppy socialization.
✅ Want a professionally trained dog but don’t have time for daily training practice or group classes.
✅ Are looking for convenient, easy, fast, and effective training that is done using fun and kind methods.

It’s as simple as:
1️⃣ Book an initial consult where we discuss your goals.
2️⃣ Sit back while I train your dog, showing you how to maintain the good behavior at transfer sessions.
3️⃣ Show off your well behaved dog to friends and neighbors!

Want to know more? Visit my website https://breninbehavior.com/day-training and schedule a FREE Zoom Q&A session!

12/28/2024

If you have cats this is important to know.

Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats). Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the cattle outbreak began.

Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death. The good news is that infection can be prevented with a few simple practices. Please see the info below and reach out right away if you're concerned your cat may have been exposed.

12/17/2024

Thank you neighbors! Brenin Behavior is honored to be voted a 2024 Neighborhood Fave. This award means so much for my business and helps me continue to grow in our community!

12/16/2024

I just had a lovely review from a Day Training client:

"Sarah worked with my high energy adolescent lab for 2 weeks and I was amazed at the progress she made in such a short amount of time. We had worked on leash walking for months beforehand but were still struggling with pulling - within 1 or 2 visits Sarah had my dog politely sitting at the door before going out and eagerly staying by my side while walking. Sarah clearly enjoys what she does and uses fun, engaging games with the dogs, which seem much more effective than some of the strategies I had learned from previous trainers. I highly recommend her!"

Day Training is so powerful as not only do I train your dog while you are at work (or out playing), but you can see big and quick advances when a professional trainer focuses on your dog for 3 hours a week!

11/27/2024

I am honored to announce that I have been appointed to serve on the Bureau of Land Management National Wild Horse and B***o Advisory Board!

I am looking forward to working with others on the committee to advise BLM on management and protection of wild horses and burros on public lands.

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have appointed three members to the National Wild Horse and B***o Advisory Board. The next meeting is Jan. 7-9, 2025 at The Officer’s Club in Sacramento, California.

11/16/2024

Meet Kessler. He just finished my Behavior Transformation Package to help with his separation anxiety. He learned to really love his crate and even to choose to be there!

10/12/2024

Lovely article about how a woman successfully used positive reinforcement training on her husband to save her marriage. 😆

It works on everything!

Amy Sutherland Modern Love column on using exotic animal training techniques to modify her husband's behavior; says after two years of training she finds her marraige smoother and her husband easier to love; says her husband got to employ technique against her when she got braces; drawing (M)

10/07/2024

At the end of September I went to a fabulous workshop by Draaisma where she went into detail about recognizing tension in a horse and how to alleviate it (calming signals) and taught us in-depth about doing scent work with horses.

I am fascinated by how animals use the world of odor, and love working with them to explore this. I am really excited to add this as a service for horses as well as dogs!

10/02/2024

Welcome Dean and Sam, brothers from Lawrence, Kansas. They’ve only been with me since Sunday and already brought much joy.

Thanks to their terrific foster for a wonderful foundation!