Sarah A. writes — I just got a new puppy, and would love your advice! I’d love to teach my puppy to stop eating everything. She seems to want to eat every single thing she finds outside. I keep having to take things from her mouth so she doesn’t choke or puncture something or ingest … Read more
Cat-cat aggression is no joke. The screaming, clawing, hissing, biting, and… the litterbox issues. When cats are stressed, they often slip up in their litterbox habits. So how do you help your cats get along? And how do you fix the litterbox problem? Want to submit your own Ask A Trainer question? Do so here. … Read more
Why I Love My Bird – Even Though He’s a Velociraptor I love my monk parakeet, Francis – so why do I need to stop parrot biting? Well, my life isn’t perfect. My animals aren’t either. (That’s partially why I offer online training services so I can help more people!) He’s a little emerald firecracker … Read more
I love mat training – and specifically Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol. It’s one of the first things I recommend in many online training cases. “Why?” you may ask. How does teaching a dog to lie on a towel help with anything at all? Isn’t exercising your dog a faster way to get good behavior? I … Read more
Dealing with demanding dogs can be pretty exhausting. Many dogs bark or paw at their owners to get what they want. How do you reduce or manage this behavior? In the latests “Ask A Dog Trainer How To Train Your Dog,” Erin B. asks, “My one year old mutt is very demanding. She’s a part … Read more
Join Kayla and Marissa discuss continuing education opportunities and the importance of certifications. This episode is designed to help support your educational journey and the resources listed below should give you a great place to start! Certifications: Karen Pryor Academy Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Books and DVDs: … Read more