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Management is Key to Behavior Training

Management is Key to Behavior Training

The first and arguably most important part of a successful behavior modification plan is management.But what is management? What does it look like? And why is it so important? The concept of management in training is all about setting up the environment to help make...
Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Guess what?? Positive reinforcement is a procedural and behavioral outcome. This means that it works, by definition. That is, if a behavior occurs more frequently, then it has been reinforced. If that behavior is occurring more frequently because something pleasurable...
Behavior is the Real Measure of Success

Behavior is the Real Measure of Success

While researching various animal trainers who will gladly take your money to train your pet, you very likely have come across the professionals who advertise quick and guaranteed results; for example, a two-week board and train guaranteed to “fix” your...
Train FOR the Moment, Not IN the Moment

Train FOR the Moment, Not IN the Moment

When athletes train for the big game, they run drills and condition on their home court or field; they don’t learn how to shoot the ball during the heat of the game. Sometimes, if a child is having a hard time socially, their family might sign them up for rock...
Give the Gift of Sniff!!

Give the Gift of Sniff!!

Good morning to everyone- except for people who don’t let their dogs sniff on walks! But seriously, folks- give your dog the gift of sniff. Why? We are so glad you asked… People often say that dogs see the world with their noses. But it is far more than that! Dogs’...