by BARKS from the Guild | Oct 10, 2018 | Training
By Yvette Van Veen Luring a dog towards something he fears is a problematic practice most recognize. Regardless of whether you use aversives in training or not, it’s an issue because it can create a slew of problems. From the...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Sep 6, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Daniel “DQ” Quagliozzi Okay cat guardians, summer is coming to an end and it’s time to make some resolutions that are going to count for your cats. It takes a joint effort between cat and caretaker to make positive...
by Eileen Anderson | Feb 16, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Training
I think I’ve figured something out. I continue to see the concept of choice bandied about the positive reinforcement-based training world. It can be a code word for a setup that includes negative reinforcement. “I’m going to do something physically...
