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Dog Crazy Lady - Dog Training & Behavior Consulting Award-winning Baltimore County area dog trainer and behavior consultant recommended by 30+ area clinics and multiple veterinary behavior clinics.

We’ll use modern, effective, humane methods to work with your best friend. Check out our website, www.dogcrazylady.com for all the details about training options.

Can sub blankets, sheets, cardboard, card tables,…
05/01/2025

Can sub blankets, sheets, cardboard, card tables,…

What an amazing life with so many contributions to modern animal training-  Karen Wylie Pryor passed away January 4, 202...
05/01/2025

What an amazing life with so many contributions to modern animal training- Karen Wylie Pryor passed away January 4, 2025 at age 92.

Karen Pryor’s life work defies labels. As a marine mammal trainer in the 1960s, she was a pioneer in the use of behavioral science to develop the dolphin shows at Sea Life Park. While there, she wa…

04/01/2025
03/01/2025

A punishment is a stimulus that occurs during or immediately after a behavior that results in a decreased likelihood of that specific behavior occurring again in the future. There are two types of punishment, positive and negative punishment. (Remember: in learning principles, the terms positive and negative are mathematical, not emotional valence.) Positive punishment is when you add something aversive in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. On the other hand, negative punishment is removing or taking away something the animal wants in order to decrease the probability of that behavior occurring again.

An example of positive punishment is an older dog growling or snapping at a puppy when the puppy is playing too roughly. The puppy will learn that if he plays too roughly with this specific dog, something unpleasant, or potentially harmful will occur. Therefore, the puppy (hopefully) will be less likely to play roughly with this specific dog in the future.

An example of negative punishment is calling your dog to you at the dog park and once they come back to you, you clip on the leash and leave. You might be thinking, “how is this negative punishment?”. So, let’s break it down. Taking the dog out of the park removes the dog’s chance to continue to play and explore. Therefore, you will be punishing the dog’s recall and the dog will be less likely to come back to you next time.

Keep in mind that the animal determines what is actually punishing. So if the puppy continues to play roughly with the older dog, or maybe even ramps up its energy level, then the puppy does not perceive the growling/snapping as punishing. Similarly, owners may not understand why their dog continues to jump on them when they yell at the dog and push it roughly off. If the dog continues to jump in future encounters, it tells us that the dog does not find this attempt at reprimand actually punishing.

03/01/2025
Scout always has big ideas! What resolutions would your dog write for you?
01/01/2025

Scout always has big ideas! What resolutions would your dog write for you?

31/12/2024
If you are looking for a curated set of resources to support your knowledge of and work with dogs, check out my Pinteres...
31/12/2024

If you are looking for a curated set of resources to support your knowledge of and work with dogs, check out my Pinterest. Over a decade of curated articles and videos there-

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30/12/2024

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Folks, just a reminder that when you are over-scheduled for the holidays so then you cancel appointments to free up your...
30/12/2024

Folks, just a reminder that when you are over-scheduled for the holidays so then you cancel appointments to free up your time (like dog training or haircuts or whatever else), your service provider is left for no income in that slot and we also have bills to pay. My suggestion is that you either plan your calendar with a little bit of space for yourself, being particularly realistic about travel delays and the life catastrophes that seem to involve Mondays, or cancel the appointment and pay for it anyway rather than asking your service provider to take the loss for your mishap, illness, or lack of planning. 

Sold in MD- please do not feed to cats or let dogs clean plates
26/12/2024

Sold in MD- please do not feed to cats or let dogs clean plates

The raw frozen cat food was sold in Georgia and has been linked to one house cat's death from H5N1 bird flu.

Dogs are often at loose ends for managing their energy. I find that dogs who come into homes where another dog is alread...
24/12/2024

Dogs are often at loose ends for managing their energy. I find that dogs who come into homes where another dog is already modeling behavior have it a bit easier. If you need to help your dog with energy, first you need a routine. That is going to vary between homes, but think about patterns of activity around how they eat, move, play, and go outside. Check out this pattern and see if it could work. The amount of time allocated to each activity can be compressed or expanded to fit a variety of schedules.

23/12/2024

I love this graphic that I made years ago with my friend Miranda from The Mindful Canine. We help to provide translations to dog "meltdowns" over the holidays so that families can be more compassionate.

Meltdowns don't mean...
I'm "crazy"
I have no manners
I don't like your family or friends
I am antisocial
I am being defiant
I am trying to embarrass you
I don't like you anymore
I wanted to destroy the gifts / decorations
I am a bad dog

Meltdowns MAY mean...
I'm very excited
I need more practice
Meeting new people is hard
The kids are too loud
I don't understand what you are asking
I am stressed out
I need a break
I am bored
I need a walk / need to potty
The gifts looked like toys
I need help to resist food temptations

ps. Kids are the same!

Clients sometimes tell me they look for the most durable stuffy toys to prevent destruction.That might be a good strateg...
23/12/2024

Clients sometimes tell me they look for the most durable stuffy toys to prevent destruction.

That might be a good strategy for dogs who ingest the fabric, but for most dogs, tearing the toy apart is fun, and super-tough toys are...not fun! Destroying toys mimics the eviscerating and disemboweling something step of the predation sequence and is normal dog behavior.

It does get expensive, so I like to go through the bargain bins at the pet supply shops. There are often lots of options after holidays.

You can also get toys that are meant to pull apart, like Outward Hound Hide or the Zippy Paws Log, or various Tearribles. Holee Rollers can also be stuffed.

You can also DIY with cardboard rolls or boxes. I don't recommend that option if you leave your packages sitting around for a while before opening them, though.

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20/12/2024

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“There have been several recent investigations indicating transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to ca...
18/12/2024

“There have been several recent investigations indicating transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to cats through food, most often unpasteurized milk or raw or undercooked meats. Cats should not be fed any products from affected farms that have not been thoroughly cooked or pasteurized to kill the virus. Cats should also be kept from hunting and consuming wild birds.

Dogs can also contract HPAI, though they currently appear to be less susceptible to the virus than cats. It is also a best practice to limit dog exposure to HPAI following the same recommendations as for cats.”

The FDA is providing pet owners and animal caretakers with information about ways to reduce the risk to their animals of contracting HPAI (H5N1).

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