by Barbara Hodel | Feb 21, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Go to any online dog forum and the question will come up rather sooner than later: My dog barks, what should I do? The advice then often starts with citronella or even shock collars, rattle cans, and other unpleasant devices …
by PPGWorld | Feb 17, 2017 | Learning Theory, Training
By Don Hanson BFRAP CDBC ACCBC CPDT-KA It was in the September of 2002 that the first version of this article appeared in Paw Prints, the Green Acres Kennel Shop newsletter. I update the article on a regular basis...
by Barbara Hodel | Jan 22, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Recently I got asked: “What should I do when my dog goes over to another dog, puts his head over the other dog’s shoulder and, depending on the other dog’s reaction, they will start squabbling?” So far no one got …
by PPGWorld | Jan 9, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Pet Professional Guild Press Release Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has released a new position statement on so-called “pet correction devices” that are used for the management, training and care of pets. PPG does not recommend such devices and the move...
by Eileen Anderson | Jan 6, 2017 | Training
I read the following online the other day: People shouldn’t object to the use of negative reinforcement! It’s just stuff like washing my hands when they are dirty or drying them when they are wet. What’s wrong with that? This...
