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Be More Patient with Your Dog & Deal with Frustrating Dog Problems
As I reached for the door, Barley surged forward, wagging so hard that his tail hit his ears. I paused and glanced at him, and he struggled into a sit. His butt hovered off the ground for a moment, then planted. I opened the door and he looked up at me. “Ok.” He surged forward … Read more
What To Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Puppies
We brought home a five-week-old puppy last night. Brindle, stubby-legged, and smoosh-faced, Mia the boxer puppy toddled around our apartment whimpering. A Good Samaritan purchased her in a parking lot but wanted her to be cared for, so he or she brought her to the shelter. When I knelt to meet Mia in her kennel, … Read more
It’s Like Talkspace, but for Cat Behavior Problems
You don’t have to just deal with a cat who bites you, uses your furniture as a scratching post, or poops outside the litterbox. You can get help with your cat behavior problems from anywhere in the world using Journey Dog Training’s cat behavior help service. When Talkspace first came onto the scene, many therapists … Read more
How Your Morning Routine Ruins Your Dog’s Day
Your morning routine ruins your dog’s day, every single day – but it doesn’t have to. I had a eureka moment last week while I drove home from training a young puppy. As usual, I had a podcast on – one of my favorites, Animal Training Academy. This episode from Kirstin Anderson covered a wide range … Read more
Why Do I Stick (mostly) to 1 Operant Conditioning Quadrant?
I love operant conditioning and the science of behavior change. I love the jargon, the details, the studies. What researchers find in their studies really impacts what I think about in behavior change. That’s why I rely primarily on one quadrant of operant conditioning: positive reinforcement. We’ll get into that more in a second. There’s … Read more
How to Exercise Your Dog When You Feel Like S**t
Being sick sucks – but how do you exercise your dog when you’re sick? Owning a high energy and smart dog usually makes me feel great. But Barley’s boundless energy and intelligence is a drag when I’m sick. I came down with a nasty but mundane head cold this week. For the first time in … Read more
I’m Not Mad, I’m Disappointed
Let’s be honest here: my dog Barley frustrates me to no end some days. Don’t let my glowing Instagram fool you. Earlier this week, I reached out to a group of dog trainers to brainstorm a frustrating problem with Barley. I quickly realized that some dog trainers as a whole still have a long way … Read more
Why is My Cat Pooping on the Floor?
It’s no fun to have a cat pooping on the floor, especially if your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor. This frustrating problem can often be solved by changing your litterbox setup and ensuring that your cat is physically healthy and happy. Here are the main things you need to know: Your cat should … Read more
