We are a positive reinforcement behavior change team helping dogs and owners learn to live full live
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We firmly believe that supporting positive behavior with the correct reinforcement will strengthen the dog / human relationship and increase the level of cooperation. Cooperation Canine is dedicated to educating humans about canine behavior and communication. We absolutely believe that your dog's ability change is first based on a trusting relationship and teaching a shared language is the first s
tep to building that bond. Our methodology is based in science and there is no room for pain, fear, or intimidation.
Did you know!? Some behaviors are influenced by factors long before you meet your puppy like maternal care and neonatal experiences. These factors can significantly impact your puppy’s behavior later in life and some emotional impacts may not even show up until adolescence.
Check out our Cooperative Care services for adolescent and adult dogs: https://www.cooperationcanine.com/cooperative-care
Winnie is working on learning that going potty outside - and not on Mom’s rugs - is what’s going to get her the best treats. She’s not entirely convinced yet, but we’ll get there!
What’s better than behavior support? FREE behavior support!🤩
Thanks to and the GREAT BIG BEHAVIOR GIVEAWAY, we are excited to offer FREE 90-minute behavior support sessions to FIFTY dogs!
Whether you’re interested in an adoptability assessment, behavior training, or expert coaching, make sure to pick a dog the work will be attached to and redeem your voucher within 12 months of the issue date.
*10-voucher limit per shelter or rescue
Reach out to [email protected] to grab yours! ✨🎟️✨
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Stress is not just for humans! 🐶🐾
In dogs, stress is a demand resulting from a change in the environment requiring a dog to respond.
But did you know that not all stress is bad stress? Here’s some types of stress your furry friend could experience👇
1. Eustress - The good kind! Whether it’s a new toy or fun game, good stress will help your dog solve the problem, experience a positive outcome, regulate their emotional states with success🎾💪
2. Tolerable Stress - More emotional and physical resources are needed. When meeting a new person, if your puppy is a little unsure but can approach at a pace they are comfortable with and make contact when ready, they will learn that their behavior can impact their environment. That postive outcome will help them successfully return to their emotional and physical baseline. If they can’t, they become distressed🆘
3. Distress (Toxic Stress) - The bad stuff. This is stress that your dog cannot resolve when facing a physically or emotionally threatening situation. It’s important to avoid this kind of stress to ensure they stay happy and healthy🚫😬
Stress is all around us, so it’s important to know the difference to help your dog navigate their emotions. Head to our blog to learn more: https://www.cooperationcanine.com/single-post/some-notes-on-stress
We are just a few days away from Super Dog Adoption Day so let’s get you in tip top shape to adopt!
If you’re wondering what you should bring with you so you’re in the best shape to be screened by our rescues and adopt, you’ll want to click the link below to head over our FAQ page where it goes into detail about what youll need.
Click here ➡️ https://www.alwaysadopt.com/faq
This page goes over:
-Vet history for current or previously owned pets
-Documents needed based on living situation(rentals, condos, etc.)
-Personal references
-Bringing your current dog(s) with you and what to expect.
All of these are important to read up on so head over to that link and take a look!
See you SATURDAY!🐶
Imagine if you could receive FREE behavior support?! Thanks to , it’s possible with the GREAT BIG BEHAVIOR GIVEAWAY!🥳
We’re so excited to offer shelters, rescues, fosters, and volunteers free behavior support for up to FIFTY dogs, each good for a 90-minute session to cover adoptability assessment, behavior training, or some expert coaching!
All we ask is that the work be attached to a specific dog and each voucher is redeemed within 12 months of the issue date. Oh, and please note there will be a 10-voucher limit per shelter or rescue.
Reach out to [email protected] to grab yours! 🎟️
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our amazing leader, Erika!
You’re an incredible dog mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, behavioralist, (the list goes on).
Your team couldn’t be prouder of all of your accomplishments and cannot wait to see what this year has in store for you! We hope your day is full of CrossFit, vegan treats, and allllll the love from Basil, Butter, Gravy, and Eduardo! 🥳🎉🎂
When it’s Friday and you’re so tired you can’t even make it to bed. 😴
Just want to take a moment to say CONGRATS to two of our incredible team members who have made some pretty big accomplishments recently!
🥳 Sam, our Life Skills & Manners Coach and Behavior Apprentice is now our Life Skills & Manners Coach and Behavior CONSULTANT with her new recognition as a Certified Behavioral Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA). She also is celebrating her 3rd year as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)!
🥳 , our Training and Behavior Apprentice is also celebrating her recent accomplishment of being recognized as a CPDT-KA as well!
We are the luckiest to have these two on the team, and if you and your pup are lucky enough to work with them, just know they are in the best hands!!
Congrats, Jocelyn and Sam!! 🎉🐾
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to my presentation about adolescence with . It was a great night learning all about our growing furry friends. 🩵🐾
Don't forget—TONIGHT @ 6pm!!
We still have a few spots available...who's coming?!
Adolescence in dogs (and in humans, who are we kidding?) can be…well…interesting. So, we’re thrilled to partner with Pooch Pawsitive to bring you a 90-minute session at our clinic all about adolescence on Monday, June 3 at 6pm!
Designed for pet parents of pups between 6-24 months, this presentation will teach you everything you need to know about the changes your dog is going through on their way to becoming an adult!
Please note, this presentation is for humans ONLY!
This is a limited event with only 20 seats available, so be sure to reserve your spot now: https://poochpawsitive.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1086
Omg. Omg. Omg. Anyone want to try and guess where I am and what I’m doing? And why I’m so doggone excited?
Ummm.
What?
Ridiculous animal. ❤️❤️❤️
This is Taza. She likes her mat, but she likes her spot on the ottoman better. 🤣
Wish you could receive some behavior support at NO COST?! Thanks to UnShelter Me, it’s possible with the GREAT BIG BEHAVIOR GIVEAWAY! 🫶🥳
We’re thrilled to offer shelters, rescues, fosters, and volunteers free behavior support for up to FIFTY dogs, each good for a 90-minute session to cover adoptability assessment, behavior training, or just some expert coaching!
What’s the catch? There is none. 🙂 All we ask is that the work be attached to a specific dog and each voucher is redeemed within 12 months of the issue date. Oh, and please note there will be a 10-voucher limit per shelter or rescue!
Reach out to [email protected] to grab yours! 🎉🎟️
Almost half of dogs relinquished to shelters are adolescents.😬 With adolescence comes significant behavioral changes in dogs which can lead to stress, fear, and anxious behaviors.
Join Cooperation Canine along with Pooch Pawsitive on Monday, June 3 at 6pm for a 90-minute presentation all about understanding your adolescent pup!
This session is designed for pet parents with dogs between ages 6-24 months and will teach you everything you need to know about the changes your dog is going through on their way to becoming an adult!
Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/44HyoFY
Join us at our next adoption event this Saturday, May 11th from 12pm to 3pm at PetSmart located at 1275 Bald Hill Road in Warwick, RI!
Come meet adoptable dogs of all ages and sizes, all ready to find their permanent landing spots. Be ready for some kisses, and LOTS of CUTENESS! We have many local dogs available for adoption with more set to arrive prior to this event.
Want to get the process started? Don’t wait until the event to submit your SOS application at sosarl.org/adopt.
*The adoption matchmaking process is a collaborative effort among the adopter and SOS volunteers. Many individuals may be involved in the process, including you and your entire household (including your current pets!), your adoption counselor, the foster home, and an SOS trainer. We have many years and thousands of matches of experience, and are committed to using our knowledge to create successful outcomes.
Calling all shelters, rescues, fosters, and volunteers! Hold onto your leashes because we've got some PAW-some news! 🐾
Thanks to UnShelter Me's generous funding, we're thrilled to introduce the GREAT BIG BEHAVIOR GIVEAWAY! 🎉
With this support from UnShelter Me, we're excited to offer FREE behavior support to FIFTY dogs, each good for a 90-minute session (There will be a 10-voucher limit per shelter or rescue).
Whether it's an adoptability assessment, behavior training, or some expert coaching, we've got you covered, all we ask is that the work be attached to a specific dog and each voucher is redeemed within 12 months of the issue date.
Reach out to [email protected] to fetch your voucher today!
Adolescence in dogs (and in humans, who are we kidding?) can be…well…interesting. So, we’re thrilled to partner with Pooch Pawsitive to bring you a 90-minute session at our clinic all about adolescence on Monday, June 3 at 6pm!
Designed for pet parents of pups between 6-24 months, this presentation will teach you everything you need to know about the changes your dog is going through on their way to becoming an adult!
Please note, this presentation is for humans ONLY!
This is a limited event with only 20 seats available, so be sure to reserve your spot now: https://poochpawsitive.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1086
Grief is love with no place to go.
What seems like a lifetime ago, I facilitated an adoption of a very wonderful dog with one single issue (rare, I know). He was a pretty severe resource guarder but only had one trigger - food. To be honest, I loved him and was worried.
One day, a couple showed up. You know sometimes you just feel things about people. I felt “it.” It’s the thing that futures are made of. It’s the thing that creates hope out fear. It was them.
I showed them the behavior evaluation. I showed them videos of him during a food bowl test. (We had to do this one. We knew he had a history of guarding and guarded in the rescue.) it was not pretty. They understood and were undeterred.
The first few months were a little rocky. This was 8 years ago and I still remember this phone call. There was an incident. There was a bite. but there was zero loss of love or commitment.
“I am not going to let this leave me afraid of my dog. I understand what happened and I want to move forward.”
About 2 weeks ago, I get a message that he was gently put to rest. He spent 8 years bringing all the love and life he could to his people. He really thrived with this family and spent the latter part of his years hiking in New Hampshire.
Meanwhile, I had done an eval with another couple who had a situation. They had a lovely dog who was being bullied by the other resident dog. Stress levels in the home were at an all-time high after welcoming a new tiny human to the family. The dynamics between the two dogs were changing.
Then it was like fireworks in my brain! These people grieving the loss of their boy dog may be, just maybe, needed some place for their love to go.
So, here they are. ❤️ A wonderful family - complete again.
Less than 3 weeks away from SOSARL’s 1st Community Yard Sale!
Join us on Saturday May 18th 10am-2pm (rain date Sunday, May 19th) in the SOS reTAIL parking lot for a yard sale like no other. 100% of what is made at the sale will go to the dogs and everything will be negotiable FOR THE DOGS!
Types of items you can expect to see: clothing, jewelry, household items, sporting goods, tools, and of course pet related items!
And adoptable dogs will be popping in to help you 'shop'!
I’ve been blessed to have entered the dog behavior industry by way of a career in graphic design, marketing, and branding. 🤪
How awesome are these mailers we’re sending out to to introduce our support services?! 🐾💩
CrossFit 🤝 dog behavior
How can we help our dogs see the world through rose-colored glasses?! 🌹
Check out my newest real, where we discuss . ⤵️
What do you think when someone says they are stressed? Do you think they are struggling? Overwhelmed? Anxious?
Stress is a word we hear often in relation to the way we live, how we feel, and our physical health. It also has a negative implication. Our relationship with stress - how we assess it, feel it, and respond to it is connected to almost everything we experience...but it’s not always bad.
Read more in our new blog: https://www.cooperationcanine.com/single-post/some-notes-on-stress
Happy everyone!!!! Let's get out there and get some chunks of wood. 🪵🤣
Doing some fun stuff with this hunk of love. He did a great job with his operant counterconditioning session involving a human who he feels unsafe around.
To insure that we had some lower-stress stuff to do, we took a skill that he already loves - laying down - and shaped into his version of playing dead. Be sure not to miss the head clunk on the floor at the end. 🤣
"And the Acadmeny Award goes to..."
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Calling all shelters, rescues, fosters, and volunteers! Hold onto your leashes because we've got some PAW-some news! 🐾 Thanks to UnShelter Me's generous funding, we're thrilled to introduce the GREAT BIG BEHAVIOR GIVEAWAY! 🎉 With this support from UnShelter Me, we're excited to offer FREE behavior support to FIFTY dogs, each good for a 90-minute session (There will be a 10-voucher limit per shelter or rescue). Whether it's an adoptability assessment, behavior training, or some expert coaching, we've got you covered, all we ask is that the work be attached to a specific dog and each voucher is redeemed within 12 months of the issue date. Reach out to [email protected] to fetch your voucher today!
Grief is love with no place to go. What seems like a lifetime ago, I facilitated an adoption of a very wonderful dog with one single issue (rare, I know). He was a pretty severe resource guarder but only had one trigger - food. To be honest, I loved him and was worried. One day, a couple showed up. You know sometimes you just feel things about people. I felt “it.” It’s the thing that futures are made of. It’s the thing that creates hope out fear. It was them. I showed them the behavior evaluation. I showed them videos of him during a food bowl test. (We had to do this one. We knew he had a history of guarding and guarded in the rescue.) it was not pretty. They understood and were undeterred. The first few months were a little rocky. This was 8 years ago and I still remember this phone call. There was an incident. There was a bite. but there was zero loss of love or commitment. “I am not going to let this leave me afraid of my dog. I understand what happened and I want to move forward.” About 2 weeks ago, I get a message that he was gently put to rest. He spent 8 years bringing all the love and life he could to his people. He really thrived with this family and spent the latter part of his years hiking in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, I had done an eval with another couple who had a situation. They had a lovely dog who was being bullied by the other resident dog. Stress levels in the home were at an all-time high after welcoming a new tiny human to the family. The dynamics between the two dogs were changing. Then it was like fireworks in my brain! These people grieving the loss of their boy dog may be, just maybe, needed some place for their love to go. So, here they are. ❤️ A wonderful family - complete again. #griefislovewithnoplacetogo #griefislove #catahoula #catahoulaleoparddog #catahoulasofinstagram #dogrescue #dogs #dogsarefamily #dogsarelife
CrossFit 🤝 dog behavior
How can we help our dogs see the world through rose-colored glasses?! 🌹 Check out my newest real, where we discuss #EmotioninDogs. ⤵️
What do you think when someone says they are stressed? Do you think they are struggling? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Stress is a word we hear often in relation to the way we live, how we feel, and our physical health. It also has a negative implication. Our relationship with stress - how we assess it, feel it, and respond to it is connected to almost everything we experience...but it’s not always bad. Read more in our new blog: https://www.cooperationcanine.com/single-post/some-notes-on-stress
Happy #Friyay everyone!!!! Let's get out there and get some chunks of wood. 🪵🤣 #cooperationcanine #dogbehavior #dogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #thedogisalwaysright #dogsofinstagram #positivedogtraining #dogtrainerlife #trainersbehavingwell #teachinghumanshowtodog
Doing some fun stuff with this hunk of love. He did a great job with his operant counterconditioning session involving a human who he feels unsafe around. To insure that we had some lower-stress stuff to do, we took a skill that he already loves - laying down - and shaped into his version of playing dead. Be sure not to miss the head clunk on the floor at the end. 🤣 "And the Acadmeny Award goes to..."
We hope everyone’s tail is wagging as hard as Basil’s thiss Monday morning! #cooperationcanine #dogbehavior #dogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #thedogisalwaysright #dogsofinstagram #positivedogtraining #dogtrainerlife #trainersbehavingwell #teachinghumanshowtodog
Happy (a day late) birthday, Basil! Sorry about Butter...we'll work on her gift-giving skills for next year.
Happy Friday, ya’ll. Here’s hoping your weekend is full of squeakers and zoomies. #cooperationcanine #dogbehavior #dogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #thedogisalwaysright #dogsofinstagram #positivedogtraining #dogtrainerlife #trainersbehavingwell #teachinghumanshowtodog
I just can’t find the right words. Sunday was like the effing best thing. It was deeply moving. THANK YOU to everyone who came to our open house I think this place is going to be the heart of many advances and accomplishments on the behalf of the dog world. Just remember: This space is only a canvas. It’s only as beautiful, helpful, and engaging as the team that practices there. To the end, I could not have done better. Now let’s go seriously change the landscape. #cooperationcanine #dogbehavior #dogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #thedogisalwaysright #dogsofinstagram #positivedogtraining #dogtrainerlife #trainersbehavingwell #teachinghumanshowtodog
“If you’re not spending your Friday digging for chipmunks, are you even Friday-ing?” 🐿️🐿️ — Jocko
We’ve been keeping a liiiiiittle secret. 🤫 Cooperation Canine: THE CLINIC (!!!!!!!) is coming 10.1.23❤️ we cannot wait to show you what we’ve got planned, so stay tuned for updates and more info!
Bucky and his owner, TJ, have been working hard on their life skills and manners and are ready to use the tools they’ve learned for whatever life throws at them! Nice work, guys! To celebrate, here’s an adorable video of Bucky playing frisbee with himself. You can thank us later.
Butter: “Maw, pwease.”
Just 25,000 gallons of #enrichment. 😂💦
Name something better than hanging out with Butter and Aggalator on a Friday. We'll wait.
🚨Language warning! 😬 Super excited to launch our new series, Unf*** Your Dog on #TikTok! Check out our first video and follow us for more fun (and super educational) content.
Cooperation Canine is partnering with vets in the area (RI, MA, CT and beyond) to bring you POP-UP BEHAVIOR CLINICS! These popups are a seamless collaboration for medical and behavior—something we all strive for. Clients will get a private, in-person Complete Consultation with Erika with notes delivered to you and your vet for recommendations moving forward. And, because they take place at a veterinary clinic, some consults may be covered by pet insurance! Our next pop-up will take place Friday, Apr. 7 at Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center. In order to book an appointment for the POP-UP CLINIC you must be a current client of the hosting practice. If you think your vet clinic might be interested in hosting a clinic, feel free to mention it to them or contact us and we will be happy to reach out.
We have some news we’re STOKED to share with you all. Cooperation Canine is partnering with vets in the area (RI, MA, CT and beyond) to bring you POP-UP BEHAVIOR CLINICS! These popups are a seamless collaboration for medical and behavior—something we all strive for. Clients will get a private, in-person Complete Consultation with Erika with notes delivered to you and your vet for recommendations moving forward. And, because they take place at a veterinary clinic, some consults may be covered by pet insurance! Our first pop-up will take place Friday, Mar. 3 at Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center. In order to book an appointment for the POP-UP CLINIC you must be a current client of the hosting practice. If you think your vet clinic might be interested in hosting a clinic, feel free to mention it to them or contact us and we will be happy to reach out.
