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Ways to Use Reinforcers

Posted on November 7, 2020November 1, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

We constantly want our dogs to do stuff for us.  And that is not really a problem. One could argue that any relationship is to a greater extent built on what the individuals in the relationship do for one another.  While, of course, our relationship with our dog(s) is precious, I am not saying that…

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Picture in Your Mind the Behavior You’d Like to See

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

A client of mine tells me that her little dog did not want to go for a walk last week. She cannot understand why her dog refuses to walk on a lead and basically popped her bottom on the ground in protest. I am not very familiar with this dog as I have only seen…

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The “Coming Out” of COVID Puppies

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Listen to this recording of an interview that was conducted by Jane Messineo Lindquist (Killion) who is the director of “Puppy Culture: The Powerful First Twelve Weeks That Can Shape Your Puppies’ Future” for WKSQD’s “Katz on Dogs” show. https://www.puppyculturestories.com/read/interview-with-jane-the-coming-out-of-covid-puppies It’s quite interesting. Enjoy.

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Guidelines for Walking Your Dog

Posted on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

We can all agree that taking a walk or a stroll with our dog is one of the healthiest ways of spending some quality time with our four-legged friend.  Not only do walks increase our health by keeping us on the move but, it can also have a very positive impact on managing stress. I,…

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Chew Bones for Dogs

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

I am at my client’s and we are talking about how her tiny Chihuahua pup loves chewing on deer antlers – the ones made especially for dogs. “Good, good, I tell her, it is great that Katie enjoys these so much!  The point I am trying to make is that giving dogs something to chew…

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Timing is Everything in Dog Training

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

I am in the kitchen waiting for Deuce and Rio to finish their breakfast; this morning it was served in their bowls. Deuce appears in the kitchen while Rio beelines to Deuce’s dish just in case he has left something behind. Once she realizes there is nothing left, she comes into the kitchen. I give…

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Clicker Training

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

One of my colleagues and I are having a conversation about the state of affairs in the world of animal training- specifically, we are talking about dogs. We both have reached the conclusion that hearing about misconstruction, inhumane methods of training in the name of helping animals wears really heavy on us. We agree to…

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Dogs Respond to their Environment

Posted on September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Unless the dog is dead, he/she will respond to its environment. Case in point; Deuce who is an avid Frisbee player suddenly stopped chasing after the Frisbee. I tried several things to encourage him to go after it, but he wouldn’t. He actually just stood in place looking at me as if he had never…

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Animal Planet in the Comfort of our Home

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

A while back I had a client’s dog staying with us for board & train. As I was attempting to play with Deuce and Rio and our friendly visitor, I realized that the lab is running hard after the “sacred” orange ball. Deuce and Rio are also running and now I am worried that the…

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Generalization

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

A while back I had a dog named Roxie for board & train. I was teaching her how to use the doggie door that will give her access to our back area to go eliminate, sun herself, and just take a walk of some sort. We try the doggie door by having my dogs coming…

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