The Mannerly Dog

02/03/2025

Looking for individuals who work with animal shelters and rescue groups to fill out a short survey and contribute to data collection about adoption policies! It’s a UHCL study - help us out, won’t you? Message me and I’ll send a link.

02/02/2025

Happy Lunar New Year! Al is trying hard to keep his dragon hood on, but this costume apparently runs small! Year of the Snake, here we come!

01/28/2025

I am working with a team of researchers to discover more about the information animal rescue groups and shelters use to screen adopters. This study has the potential to help everyone who places animals to achieve those "forever" homes we all want for the pets. Do you know an individual who has a connection with a rescue group or shelter? We've found that cold calls are not very effective in getting people to complete our very short survey, but connecting with an individual is. Can you help us by asking your friends who foster, sit on boards, or otherwise work with rescue groups or shelters to participate in our study? I will provide the link to the survey on request - just message me. Thanks! (Brutus, Cute Bulldog Puppy, for tax!)

01/21/2025

Albert, the Springer, SO wants Daisy to get on the ground and wrestle with him! He always wants to and is always working out ways to get her to. But she only loves to play chase! Some things never change. 😊

12/30/2024

Happy Post-holiday Bliss Time!
We are looking for a special dog to train as a service dog. My client is partial to a Golden Retriever-like candidate; purebred, GR mix, or just a dog with that type of biddable personality. We will be very picky and will carefully evaluate for the qualities we need, but here are the specifics:
1. 6 months to 2 years of age
2. Not fearful
3. Does not need to be a quiet couch potato - a rambunctious adolescent may be just what we need. 😊
4. Physically healthy
If you have a dog up for adoption that you think may be a fit, please let me know!

12/24/2024

12/18/2024

We can teach them, or they will learn things we don’t particularly care for….also, reinforcer quality assessment occurs toward the end! No bananas - chocolate.

10/31/2024

We have conditioned our dogs to LOVE wearing costumes! They came running when they saw the bag of outfits and they happily volunteered to put them on. Lots of treats and play accompanied the dress-up session, just like previous experiences! So cute . . . .
Volunteering to have costumes put on contributes to the same approach when having harnesses, muzzles, and protective Elizabethan collars put on, as well as rain gear and sweaters for when it's cold. We should not force our dogs to do things they don't understand, especially when it's so easy and fun to condition them to love the things that are beneficial for them. Have a safe and fun Halloween!

10/11/2024

Everyone gets busy with life and other distractions! Do a little fun training every time you feed your dog and you won't lose those behaviors you love. Just a few minutes, twice a day, can help maintain training and routines. You can get these articles right when they're published if you sign up for our newsletter.

Training your dog twice each day while you prep his meals can get you and your dog a nice repertoire of behaviors! Don't miss an opportunity.

10/01/2024

It's International Coffee Day! Those of you who already receive our newsletter may recognize this pic - it's intended to help you recognize the need to sit down, have a cup of coffee, and read interesting articles about behavior and training each month! Sign up now to receive both upcoming October issues! Link in the comments.

09/29/2024

Today, we were at Woofstock, a fundraiser for the Deer Park Animal Shelter!