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A very interesting theory about why clicker training is effective
Karen Pryor is widely recognized as the initiator of clicker training and continues to be one of the leading authorities on the subject. In this post she puts forth a fascinating theory about why the clicker is so effective. Pryor … Continue reading
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Why do dogs roll in stinky stuff?
Chico simply adores rolling in stinky things. Poop, especially if it’s frozen, and dead things, seemingly the slimier and smellier the better. Of course, Chico’s not exactly the only dog to feel this way and I have discussed the question … Continue reading
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Tagged abnormal behaviors, behavioral psychology, Dogs, natural behaviors
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“Magic” treat bag adds value to kibble
I wrote last week about my resolve to have Chico eat only kibble for dinner. It’s been quite amusing. For a couple days, he was absolutely not willing to eat kibble from his bowl in the evening. On both of … Continue reading
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Tagged behavioral psychology, desirable behavior, fussy eater, kibble, treat bag
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Sooo, tell me, what else have ya got?
I’ve been reading an interesting book on dog behavior, physiology, and history: Stephen Budiansky’s The Truth About Dogs, An Inquiry into the Ancestry, Social Conventions, Mental Habits, and Moral Fiber of Canis familiaris. There’s a lot of interesting science in … Continue reading
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Tagged abnormal behaviors, behavioral psychology, dog behaviors, Dogs, Julie Daniels, natural behaviors
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Do you want to feel better about your dog’s “problems”?
Here’s a nice post from Casey Lomonaco on “the myth of normal dogs.” As the always-training owner of a troubled dog, this resonated with me. Lomomaco asks us to “Carefully review the list of normal dog behaviors* [that she gives]. … Continue reading
Leash walking update
We’ve been practicing having Chico walk calmly by my side when on the leash. Chico can do just fine when there are no distractions, or if I am “loaded” (having a cookie in hand rather than in the treat bag), … Continue reading
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Tagged annie riecken, behavioral psychology, Chico, clicker training, desirable behavior
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Leash walking
When Chico and I were in Washington most of our walks were on a leash, in places where there was a TON of new information to be gathered by a canine nose and I realized that my dog is not … Continue reading
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Tagged annie riecken, behavioral psychology, Chico, good on leash, positive reinforcement
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Live at the Lyceum
UPDATE: I learned recently that the following week many of the audience members barked between songs, rather than, or in addition to, applauding. My trend-setting pup! The innovative Tamworth Lyceum is holding a Sunday afternoon live music series this winter … Continue reading
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Tagged annie riecken, behavioral psychology, Chico, desirable behavior, Field Trip, positive reinforcement
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A bonus training opportunity
When we were in East Hampton, the weather was especially fine, sunny and in the 50s, so we spent a fair amount of time on K&A’s deck. There were dogs in the neighborhood that started to bark when we came … Continue reading
On the money
Another place Chico is welcome is my wonderful credit union, Woodlands Credit Union. He’s so well behaved that the tellers often don’t even know he’s there. But the branch manager always does. And she always has a cookie for him. … Continue reading
Can I Bring the Dog? 