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Catch video for teaching children (or anyone not familiar with dogs) how to approach a dog.  I like it!  I'm so pleased ...
23/10/2024

Catch video for teaching children (or anyone not familiar with dogs) how to approach a dog. I like it! I'm so pleased these days that children are being taught to ask permission first. But this video goes further and really would help my fearful pup!

How do we teach kids how to greet a dog?

13/10/2024

Cooperative Care is really great. Here's a small example: drawing blood from the paw of a bear. He can remove the paw anytime but gets rewarded for keeping it still.

08/10/2024

So talented!!

03/10/2024

Silly boy!

28/09/2024

Have a fun day!

Made a small side trip today to a cute little spot in Scotts Valley.   The seat that the large hummingbird mural appears...
26/09/2024

Made a small side trip today to a cute little spot in Scotts Valley. The seat that the large hummingbird mural appears to be carrying was, apparently, too high to jump on. But the much higher and more rugged rock way in the foreground was really fun! Silly girl standing there all proud of herself. LOL

Really exciting news about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)!  I know many have been devastated by their kitty getting...
20/09/2024

Really exciting news about FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)! I know many have been devastated by their kitty getting this diagnosis. But finally, there's real hope. I'm going to attach a link to this article because I feel it's VERY important. Here's the preface:

"Over the last few years great progress has been made in the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). This previously deadly disease can now be successfully managed. However, it remains a serious condition and this document is written to help owners understand the available medications and how they are
used to treat cats with FIP."

https://www.stokespharmacy.com/fip/cat-owner-resources/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFat59leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX9qch-4awxq-If_SHpJ__3EZyfPCgFn8X-jj2d5O9PGD6JB0arrUqH5lQ_aem_ordhthuxRRoka3o_YLmYEQ

Over the last few years great progress has been made in the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). This previously deadly disease in cats can now be successfully managed with proper treatment.

Gotcha Day!  11 years of learning how to work together.  She was THE most frightened dog I'd ever fostered.  Afraid of e...
16/09/2024

Gotcha Day! 11 years of learning how to work together. She was THE most frightened dog I'd ever fostered. Afraid of everything except grown, well-adjusted dogs. It took me 2 months to be able to put a leash on her by reaching to her collar. I'm so pleased to give Mardi Richmond SO much credit to my learning. We are now, I can say with confidence, a great team. She loves learning, I love teaching her, we are partners. This is a recent trip to Oregon --- she's such a good traveler. The other is one of my favorite pics of her Living her Best Life. LOL Cheers, Trill. I'm so pleased you're here with me.

Good news! The dangerous component has been ID'd.  But be careful of what is in your kitchen.
06/09/2024

Good news! The dangerous component has been ID'd. But be careful of what is in your kitchen.

For years, veterinarians have wondered what made grapes toxic to pets—we think we have the answer.

03/09/2024

This group of happy critters makes me happy. Anyone able to read the signs and see what they are gathering?

I found this training explanation very good.   It's how I train but she explains it so well!
25/08/2024

I found this training explanation very good. It's how I train but she explains it so well!

Today's Dog Training Myth of the Day: "Only tell them once!"

What if you ask a dog (whatever age, breed, s*x, background, training level) to do something, but there is no response?

Set aside the myth of "only tell them once." Good rule of thumb: if it were a toddler, what would you do? Probably wait a few beats, be sure you had the kid's attention, then ask again.

Just like us, dogs may not be tuned in 100% because they are busy having their own experience of life which may or may not include you at any moment.

If you *do* have the pup's attention, and they did hear you, next step is to consider that they do not understand and/or don't see the point!

I've often asked clients to stand on a chair and sing happy birthday. I've done it while they were trying to take notes. Result: no compliance, and they say usually say, "Sorry - I was focused on taking notes. What did you say?"

If they are paying attention to me but look at me as if I'm crazy, I ask, "Did you understand what I asked? You did? So why aren't you doing it?" Inevitably the answer is, "I don't want to" or "Why would I do that?" It helped them understand how their dogs might be responding.

So give your dogs the courtesy of clear communication, engage attention first, be sure there is understanding, and make it worthwhile for the dog to work with you. Respect, courtesy and taking responsibility for what we are communicating and how we are communicating -- those are all supportive of healthy dog/human relationships.

This does not mean repeating, Sit-sit-sit-sit-sit-sit which is not good communication no matter who you're talking to! 😊

If you want and need response to just one request (and this has great value!), you first have to teach understanding, understand that connection and attention must come first always, then develop the skill, tighten the criteria and make it worthwhile. Then practice!!!

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