Dogsmart canine behavior counseling

01/06/2025

A pioneer and foundational force in animal behavior and training…thank you Karen Pryor for your impact on all of us…and the world…you promoted live, kindness, and care for our animal companions in ways that will prevail…with gratitude…

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.

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12/07/2024

Yep…

Fainted tree 🎄😅

11/04/2024

Every time!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊🐶🐶🐶

11/03/2024

Pretty much right😂😂😂

10/11/2024

About right…

09/16/2024

06/30/2024

…and now…for the rest of the story

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06/21/2024

06/19/2024

Well said!!!

Something everyone should know👇

We should always avoid putting dogs in uncomfortable situations. Regardless of whether they're muzzled or not.

Just because a muzzle negates the risk to others, doesn’t mean that it changes the way our dogs FEEL!

It’s so important to treat your dog as you would if there was still a high risk of injury to another being because in doing so you will be more likely to keep your dog out of situations you know they’re unlikely to be able to cope with.

👉 Your dog will still be uncomfortable with dogs even if they're muzzled.

👉 With a muzzle on, your dog will still be uncomfortable at the vet.

👉 If your dog was so fearful they tried to bite your neighbour before, they still might try with a muzzle on.

A muzzle is a MANAGEMENT TOOL that keeps dogs and others safe, but a muzzle alone doesn’t create emotional change. 💕

Putting on a muzzle doesn't mean we can throw everything at our dogs that we couldn't before, just because the risk to others is lower. We help our dogs grow in confidence and feel safe, not them. We do it with good management, great, ethical training, and considering whether our dogs will enjoy our situations.

Let me know if you agree! 💗

06/13/2024

Here's what's behind those sudden bursts of energy.

06/07/2024

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