by Lorenzo Fox | Jan 18, 2021
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...
by Lorenzo Fox | Jan 11, 2021
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...
by Lorenzo Fox | Dec 14, 2020
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...
by Lorenzo Fox | Nov 30, 2020
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...
by Lorenzo Fox | Nov 9, 2020
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’...