by BARKS from the Guild | Jun 8, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Shelter & Rescue, Training
By K. Holden Svirsky Guppy, a young male “pit bull” and German shepherd dog mix, didn’t know how to sit. Or, more accurately, he didn’t know how to sit on cue. To be considered adoptable by the suburban families that...
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 BARKS from the Guild | Aug 30, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Training
Guest Post by Karolina Westlund Ph.D There are two important questions to ask before teaching an animal a new skill. In another blog post, I discussed the first question, one that is extremely basic but often overlooked: “what is the...
