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You may have been told that dogs are not allowed on beds, that it makes them dominant. It turns out that's not actually a true statement. If you want your dog on your bed, or your couch, or anywhere else in your home, that's your right. You get to set the boundaries. Just be consistent. Watch this video for ways to help make that comfortable for all involved.
Continue reading (Video 87) Tips for Sharing Your Bed and Furniture (or Not)
Are your dogs getting along well or do they sometimes freeze and stare at each other or even get into fights? Watch this video for ways to help keep the peace at your home.
Note: this could be a life-and-death situation, depending on how seriously your dogs are going after each other. As always, please consider hiring a dog trainer near you if your animals are in danger.
Continue reading (Video 86) How to Stop or Prevent Dogs Fighting at Home
Walking two or more dogs at once can be a real pain but there are ways to make it easier. Watch this video for some useful tips on walking more than one dogs at a time.
If you have more than one animal to train at a time (like multiple dogs, your dog and your cat, your dog and your son...) it can be very helpful to use something called "stationing" to keep them from mobbing you. This is also useful for dogs who fight in the home...more on that later. Watch this video for several useful tips for training in multi-dog or multi-species households.
Continue reading (Video 84) Me First! How to Train More Than One Animal at a Time
Does your dog wiggle and jump around when you're trying to put her tracking harness on? Or maybe he's afraid of his winter dog boots and you have trouble putting them on? Whenever you need to put equipment on your dog, I recommend training your dog to actively participate in getting that gear on himself. Active cooperation is better than passive acceptance. Watch this video to learn how to teach your dog to put on his own gear.
Continue reading (Video 83) Get Dressed: Teach Dogs to Put On Their Own Gear
Muzzles can be used to prevent dog bites in situations where you are unsure of how your dog will react. Dogs should be trained in advance to be comfortable wearing muzzles, and this video explains how to do that. Muzzle training is actually a good idea for all dogs and puppies, because dogs who are injured can be unpredictable and may need to be muzzled.
Never put your dog in a situation where you think it's likely he or she will bite, of course. But when you have prepared your dog for a greeting and you believe everything will probably go well, or when your dog needs emergency medical care, a muzzle can come in very handy.
Continue reading (Video 82) How and Why to Train Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle
Animals, including dogs, bite for a whole lot of reasons. The severity can be anything from a puppy play bite to a bite to kill. Watch this video to learn some of the reasons animals bite and what you can do to prevent bites.
Continue reading (Video 81) Ouch! Why Animals Bite and How to Prevent It
When Bean was younger, he kept finding little 'snacks' in the yard. Sometimes he would even bring little frozen chunks of dog feces inside and try to bury them in the couch! Fortunately I caught all of those before they thawed...eww. I'm happy to say that the training worked and he is no longer a poop eater.
This video gives you some great ways to help dogs kick the habit of eating poop. Continue reading (Video 80) Ick! How to Stop a Poop-Eating Dog (Coprophagia)
Does your dog jump up and steal from the table or counter? How about the trash can or your son's laundry basket? This video explains how to puppy-proof your house and also how to train your dog that some areas are not for snacking. Continue reading (Video 79) Stop, Thief! How to Prevent and Stop Countersurfing
Aggression is "intent to do harm." Most of the time in dogs, barking, growling, and even biting are ritualized ways to get another person or dog to go away. This video gives you a starting point on what to do if your dog is showing signs of aggression or 'reactivity.'
Note: this could be a life-and-death situation, depending on the severity. As always, please consider hiring a dog trainer near you if your dog or anyone else is in danger.
Continue reading (Video 78) Anger Management: What to Do About Dog Aggression
Does your dog bark at you for attention? Maybe he drops the ball and barks at you to throw it, throw it, throw it? This video explains how to look for more polite requests for attention and other ways to teach your dog to quietly let you know what he wants.
Continue reading (Video 77) “I want it!” How to Stop Demand Barking or Vocalizations
Even though many dogs chase cats, that doesn't have to be the case in your home! The easiest variation of not chasing cats is to teach your dogs that "their" cat is part of the family and not to be chased in the house.
Note: this could be a life-and-death situation for your cat, depending on how seriously your dog is going after the cat. As always, please consider hiring a dog trainer near you if your animal is in danger.
Many dogs freak out when they're home alone because they were not eased into being on their own; they were never specifically taught how to handle it. Addressing full-blown separation anxiety takes time and patience. Preventing separation anxiety before it starts is a lot easier and that's what this video is about.
If you have a puppy or rescue dog, I highly recommend that you watch this video right away and start putting the tips into practice, *before* you have a real separation anxiety problem.
Continue reading (Video 75) Home Alone: 5 Ways to Prevent Separation Anxiety
"Wanna go for a ride?" We often think of dogs jumping around excitedly when they hear that phrase, but some dogs are afraid of riding in cars or trucks. This video gives you safe car travel tips and some useful advice on how to help your dog get over her fear and get back on the road.
Continue reading (Video 74) Is Your Dog Afraid of Riding in Cars?
Dogs who have trouble hearing or seeing can still be perfectly happy in a family. Contrary to popular belief, dogs with sensory impairments can still function in society, but we do need to make some changes to the way that we communicate with and train those dogs. With some effort, we can help them to safely navigate their lives.
Continue reading (Video 73) Deaf or Blind Dogs: Training and Care Tips
This video teaches you how to do "Conditioned Relaxation" with your dog - basically training the dog to connect certain sounds, smells, etc. with a feeling of relaxation. It can work for babies, kids, and even adult humans, too. Try it!
Does your dog chase after things without even a backward glance to see if you're there? Does he pull your arm out of the socket as he dives after a squirrel or other dog?
Continue reading (Video 71) Impulse Control: On/Off Switch Exercise
Do you bring your dog over to other people's homes, or want to start? Watch this video before you go. It's chock-full of training and management tips to help your dog be a polite, safe houseguest.
Continue reading (Video 70) Polite Guests: Visiting with Your Dog
Fireworks can be terrifying for dogs. This video explores some tips to help you get your dog comfortable with fireworks. It's best to watch this video a month or two before fireworks start, so you have time to train, but it also gives you some ideas of what to do to help your dog on the day fireworks happen.
Continue reading (Video 69) The Sky is Falling! How to Survive Fireworks with Your Dog
Have you ever come across off leash dogs on your walk? It's fun to walk with your dog running free, but your dog being off leash may actually endanger other dogs or animals. Shouting "he's friendly" is not enough when the other dog is on leash.
This video gives useful tips to help you keep your dog and others safe. It's the neighborly thing to do whenever you choose to walk your dog off leash.
Continue reading (Video 68) Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Safety and Training
The recall cue is one of the most important skills for dogs. This video goes over some useful ways to teach your dog to reliably come when called.
Continue reading (Video 67) Come Back! Train Your Dog for a Reliable Recall
Does your dog pull on leash? Do you? This video goes through some very useful ways to help you and your dog walk together on a loose leash.
Continue reading (Video 66) Stop Pulling: How to Train Loose Leash Walking
There are a ton of different dog training contraptions... clickers, choke chains, harnesses, long lines, e-collars, ex-pens, crates, and more. Which ones are right for you and your dog? Which ones can cause problems or harm? This video gives my recommendations on how to choose dog training and management gear.
Continue reading (Video 65) Make Your Life Easier with the Right Dog Gear
If you are expecting a baby, congratulations! Not all dogs are keen to have a baby around, and even the happiest of dogs should be prepared to have another little human in the house. Having a baby will dramatically change your daily routine, which can be stressful for your dog. This video gives useful ideas to make your baby's homecoming peaceful and easy.
Continue reading (Video 64) It’s a Baby! Help Your Dog Welcome Your New Child
Getting a new dog or puppy? Start out on the right paw, because first impressions really do count!
Take a few minutes to watch this video to get some tips on how to best introduce your new dog to the existing animals in the home. Following the tips in this video will help you prevent problems before they start, by avoiding fighting and reducing stress for everyone.
It's very common for a dog to protect his prize resources. The good news is that "resource guarding" - growling, snapping, biting over food, toys, socks etc. is the easiest kind of aggression problem to solve in dogs, unless you use punishment. Watch this video for some useful advice.
Hint: It's not a contest. Using force can backfire and lead to people getting bitten, especially kids. The trick is to teach your dog that sharing is awesome.
Continue reading (Video 62) Possession Aggression: How to Encourage Your Dog to Share with People
This video shares tips on choosing the best dog trainer, groomer, vet, boarding kennel, or other service for your dog. You are your dog's protector, and you owe it to her to choose her caregiving team wisely.
Continue reading (Video 61) How to Choose a Reliable Pet Service
Does your dog fight you when you try to trim his nails? Are you not even sure how to do it right? Or does it seem like a stupid thing to do, anyway? Check out this video for why and how to trim your pet's nails.
See also: (Video 59) Cooperative Grooming: 3 Tricks with a Purpose
Continue reading (Video 60) Mani-Pedi: How and Why to Trim Your Dog’s Nails
Does your dog freak out when you try to trim her nails or brush her? It doesn't have to be that way, and there are much better options than just holding her down until it's all over. This video goes through ways you can specifically train your dog to be a cooperative and enthusiastic partner for grooming. This helps prevent bites but also helps your dog stay comfortable and calm.
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Your dog's experience at the veterinarian's office doesn't have to be full of panic and fear. This video goes through ways you can specifically train your dog to be a cooperative partner in his veterinary care. This helps prevent bites but also helps your dog stay comfortable and calm.
See also: (Video 16) Vet Visit Stress Tips for Dogs
Continue reading (Video 58) Cooperative Vet Care: 3 Tricks with a Purpose
One of the bests way we can show our 'best friends' the love they deserve is to keep them safe. We often think of dog safety as being about keeping people safe from dogs, but what about the other way around? Watch this short video for 10 essential ways to keep your dog, cat, or other animals safe.
Do you have trouble getting your dog to move? I notice this "donkey dog" problem most with bulldogs and other short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds, but it can happen with any dog, especially puppies. This video will explore this problem from the dog's perspective and also give you tips to be able to walk *together* with your dog or puppy.
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Continue reading (Video 56) Let’s Go! 5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Walking
Do you live in an apartment or condo with your dog? This video has some useful tips to keep your dog quiet and your neighbors happy. It also has great tips for getting past distractions and safely in and out of your building. This is especially useful if you have a dog with reactivity issues.
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Do you know your dog weighs as much as an elephant in a car accident? Is your dog safe in your car or truck? Take a moment to watch this video for some life-saving automobile travel tips for your best friend.
Continue reading (Video 54) Keep Your Dog Safe While Driving!
If you have trouble figuring out what's causing your dog to explode with aggression, frustration, or fear, you might be missing an important variable: trigger stacking. Check out this short video to learn how stress piles up for dogs.
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Continue reading (Video 53) Stress Adds Up: Trigger Stacking Leads to Reactivity
A dog door (or cat door) can be a really convenient way to fix your housetraining problems, but there are some things you should know before cutting a hole in your door or wall. This video goes through the do's and do not's around pet doors and also explains how to train your dog to use the dog door.
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Continue reading (Video 52) Dog Doors: When to Use and How to Train
Potty problems? Your dog can ring a bell to let you know when it's time go outside. This video explains the perks of teaching your dog this trick and goes through some easy steps to train your dog to ring a bell.
See also: (Video 18) Tired of Cleaning Messes? Housetraining 101
Continue reading (Video 51) How and Why to Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell
Stop right there! Does your dog dash out of the house or pop out of the car as soon as you open the door?
Wait tells your dog that he should not get out of the car, leave the house, etc. It is different from Stay, which is about holding an exact position. This video explains some reasons to train your dog to Wait and teaches you how to get your dog to be an expert in patience.
Continue reading (Video 50) Wait: How and Why to Train a Solid Wait
Does your puppy steal socks? Does your dog run after the ball to fetch, but run around and not give it back?
If your dog has something in her mouth, you can do some training so you don't have to end up playing tug of war with your favorite shoes. Drop is not something dogs are born doing on cue, but it's easy enough to teach a reliable Drop. This video goes over 3 ways to train your dog to quickly drop whatever is in her mouth!
Continue reading (Video 49) Drop It: 3 Ways to Train a Fast, Reliable Drop
Touch is one of my very favorite dog training tools. Instead of physically grabbing your dog to get his body into a certain position, you can train him to touch his nose, hip, foot, etc. to a target. This is great for a range of things, from coming when called, to putting the harness on, to grooming and vet care. Touch is essential for all dogs.
See also: (Video 24) 6 Cue Words that Every Pet Should Know
Continue reading (Video 48) On Target: How and Why to Train Touch
Dogs have played with each other as probably as long as the species existed, but dog parks are a relatively new phenomenon. Dog parks are usually fenced in and can be great socialization locations but they also have a fair number of risks. Please watch this video before taking any dog to a dog park, particularly those who are most at risk - puppies, dogs with fear issues, and rescue dogs.
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Continue reading (Video 47) Dog Parks: How to Stay Safe and Have Fun!
Dogs should socialize with all kinds of other dogs, but how do you get them together? And what if you just want to have friends over and they're bringing their dog? Coordinating play dates can be a great way to set the dogs up for success and fun. This video shares some of the most useful tips to keep in mind for dog play dates.
Also check out Video 45: Why Dogs Should Play with Other Dogs
Continue reading (Video 46) Dog Playdate Safety
Play with other dogs is excellent physical and mental exercise, and that can solve a lot of behavior problems. Dogs also learn a lot from play and so can you! But how can you tell they are playing and be sure it's a good experience for all involved? Check out this video for a look at how to supervise safe play between dogs.
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Continue reading (Video 45) How and Why to Let Dogs Play Together
Does your dog bark nonstop when you have company, or jump up like their feet were made of springs? The safety and training tips in this video will help you have visitors to your home without feeling like you're living in a war zone or a circus!
Continue reading (Video 44) Have a Happy & Well-Behaved Dog with Guests
Cues are often called 'commands' with punishment based training. It's the word or signal used to tell your dog which specific behavior you want and might reinforce. If you've already watched 6 Cue Words that Every Pet Should Know and want more cues to teach your dog to make life easier and more fun, check out this video.
Continue reading (Video 43) 20 Dog Training Cues to Make Life Easier!
If your dog is destroying your house or looks 'depressed' it may be that you just don't have enough mental stimulation. Brain games are excellent for preventing separation anxiety, teaching dogs not to chew your furniture or other items, and just generally making your dog smarter and happier. Dogs and puppies are not natural freeloaders - they would rather work for their food than lie around all day doing nothing. This video has several practical ideas to solve behavior problems and help your dog have more fun!
Also watch: Rainy Day Dogs: How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors
Continue reading (Video 41) Fun Dog Brain Games for Happiness and Mental Health
Teaching your dog with positive reinforcement doesn't mean that you have to be a food dispenser for the rest of your dog's life. Part of reliable dog training is having your dog listen to you without having treats in your hands or even needing to feed all the time. Humans, dogs, and other species don't work for free, but there are a lot of reinforcers out there besides for just food. These tips and tricks will help you wean off of constantly treating your dog for every single behavior.
Continue reading (Video 40) When Can I Stop Using Dog Treats?
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NOTE - I don't recommend using the laser feature with dogs on any of the devices. Laser pointers can create obsessive-compulsive (OCD) light-chasing behavior in dogs that's very hard to get rid of.
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Does your dog sit at home, when you have a cookie, but not when you are out on a walk or when guests come over? With a fully trained cue, you should be able to get reliable behavior in just about any situation, and definitely not just when you have a treat in your hand. If your dog isn't responding to your cues, that doesn't mean he's stubborn, stupid, or dominant. It just means that you have missed an aspect of your training. Watch this video for tips on building reliability, for dog training you can trust.
Continue reading (Video 39) Top Tips for Reliable Dog Training
Cues like "Sit," "Down," etc. are how we ask for behavior (similar to commands but different, as you'll see in this video). Cues are signals that tell the dog that a specific behavior might earn a reinforcer. A cue can be anything the animal can perceive - hand signals, spoken words, random sounds, doorbell, scent, etc. This video will teach you how to add a cue to a behavior that your dog is already performing, as well as transfer from an old cue to a new cue. Watch my 4 Ways to Get Behavior video to teach them to do a behavior in the first place.
Continue reading (Video 38) This Means That: How to To Add a Cue to Behavior
Clicker training uses a marker to tell the animal that the behavior was correct and has earned a reinforcer. It's a way to say "YES, do that again!" But sometimes dogs, cats or other animals are afraid of the clicker sound. In this video, Grisha goes over ways to help pets get over their fear of the clicker - and how to train in the meantime.
Continue reading (Video 26) How to Fix a Dog’s Fear of the Clicker
Positive reinforcement is very effective, but how do you get the dog to do something that you can reinforce in the first place? One outdated option is to just force the dog into the position, like picking up the paw or pushing the dog into a sit. It 'works' but there is an emotional cost when you force behavior instead of setting up a situation where the animal will offer it. Fortunately, humans are pretty smart and have developed much more empowering ways to get behavior! Watch this video to learn how to use 4 essential ways to get non-verbal animals to offer behavior: shaping, luring, capturing, and modeling/copying.
Continue reading (Video 36) 4 Ways to Get Your Dog to Do a Specific Behavior
Does your dog or cat like the way you play? Are you sure? Each animal has his own preferences about what kind of play is actually fun and which kind is boring or even stressful. In this video, Grisha gives some tips on how to play with dogs other animals, how to know they are enjoying the games, what kind of play to avoid, and how to use play in training.
Continue reading (Video 28) Play With Me! How & Why To Play With Your Pet
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He has gotten better about not licking the floor in the past few months, but it is only because I spend every waking moment watching him and telling him to leave it. If I can't watch him I put him inside his crate. That includes just going to the restroom because he takes that opportunity to vigorously lick the floor under the chair I was sitting in. It gets old really quickly. What else do you guys think I can do about this?
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Topics for questions: Teaching dog trainers, coaching skills with clients, crossover training (switching away from force-based), dog training in general, chicken training, and more. Continue reading Terry Ryan (Dog Training, Instruction) Recording
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Please log in as a Pro member to see the recording of Grisha's March, 2016 interview with dog trainer, canine masseuse, TTouch practitioner, and canine fitness instructor Lori Stevens below.
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Don't miss Grisha's April interview with Terry Ryan! We also have some great upcoming online and in-person seminars.
Topics for questions: Canine fitness, massage, TTouch, general dog training, fear, and harnesses (including her own Balance harness). Continue reading Lori Stevens (Fitness, Stress,TTouch) Recording
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Don't miss our March interview We also have some great upcoming online and in-person seminars.
Topics for questions: clicker training, luring, tricks, fear, anxiety, relaxation, useful skills to teach dogs, improving your dog training technique. Continue reading Dr. Helen Zulch (stress, life skills) Recording
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Don't miss our February interview with Dr. Helen Zulch, behaviorist from the UK, of Puppy Life Skills fame. February 23, 12 noon to 12:45 pm PST. We also have some great upcoming online and in-person seminars.
Topics for questions: clicker training, luring, tricks, fear, anxiety, relaxation, useful skills to teach dogs, improving your dog training technique. Continue reading Emily Larlham (Kikopup) Recording
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Don't miss our January interview with Emily Larlham (Kikopup on YouTube). January 26, 12 noon to 12:45 pm PST. We also have some great upcoming online seminars.
Topics for questions: How to stop being spread too thin, how to make a bigger impact, essentialism, efficiency, burnout, being too busy. Continue reading Greg McKeown (Essentialism) Recording
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Don't miss our December interview with Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism. We also have some great upcoming online seminars.
Topics for questions: Neuroscience, memory reconsolidation, the emotional brain, how reconsolidation influences PTSD treatment. Also see research info below. Continue reading Joseph LeDoux, Ph.D. (Neuroscience) Recording
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Beck: Your Humane Hierarchy prompts me to try to reframe society's long-held beliefs about the behaviors of all species. I wondered if you could comment on "cry it out sleep training" for human infants.
Alexandra: I have a dog that whines incessantly while travelling in the car. How do I address this and get him to be quiet?
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Don't miss our October interview with Dr. Joseph LeDoux! We also have some great upcoming online seminars.
Topics for questions: Fundamental principles of learning and behavior (Behavior Analysis) and how to apply that learning to all species, Humane Hierarchy (she wrote it), bird care and training. Also see the research info below.
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Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux will be the guest expert in November. His brand new book "Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety" looks like a great fit for those of us helping our dogs through reactivity. I really enjoyed his book "The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life."
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It is my understanding that many countries do not crop ears and tails of dogs, while the US still does.
Can you please share any insights on this?
Hi Grisha, would you be able to write the names of the equine trainers/behaviorists that Katie mentions? I tried google, but don’t think I’ve got the spelling right.
Can't seem to teach 'off' without 'chaining' it...any suggestions?
My dog keeps jumping up whenever someone comes home. How do I teach him to stop doing that?
NOTE: Be sure to watch for the end for a fun bonus. To ponder: why did I back away with Bean after the recall? There are a few reasons.
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Here's the office hours about horses that featured Katie Grillaert, CBATI
Answer from Katie: These are my a few of my favorites:
Alexandra Kurland http://www.theclickercenter.com/
Mirriam Barratoni http://www.rhythmos.eu/ and http://www.equiclicker.it/
Shawna Karrasch and Hannah Weston http://connectiontraining.com/
Dr. Helen Spence http://www.helenspencehorsesense.co.uk/
Check out the Empowered Equestrians Facebook group - nearly every single R+ horse trainer is on it, and the group can point people in a lot of directions for further education.
View the last office hours recording for more info on creating behavior chains
Dorey, Nicole R., et al. "Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment." Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research 7.5 (2012): 276-282.
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Topics for questions: TAGteach, teaching skills to people
Continue reading Theresa McKeon (TAGteach) Recording"One of the things I love about Theresa is that she's not one to rest on her laurels. She is always looking for ways to keep improving. Her techniques for teaching people were outstanding 10 years ago, but now they are even better." - Grisha
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Topics for questions: Crossover trainers (how and why to change to modern training, how to reach clients to help them cross over), general work with clients
Continue reading Eric Brad CPDT-KA (Crossover Trainers) Recording"Eric Brad has a great training style and I like his focus on training competition dogs without turning them into robots in their everyday lives. I also wanted you to be able to be able to ask him questions because he is a crossover trainer and can help us communicate more clearly with people who haven't yet switched to training without intimidation, from the perspective of a man who has been there, done that." - Grisha
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Topics for questions: Zookeeping, husbandry training (blood draws, nail trimming, etc.), big carnivore training, pet dog training. Also see the bio info below.
"Louise Ginman was kind enough to give me a tour when I spoke in Sydney a few years ago and I loved the training that her team was doing with the big cats, bears, and other carnivores. She showed me how they were training a big lion to present his side to them so that they could take a blood draw. I figure if they can do that with animals that can eat us, we can certainly teach our own pet dogs!" - Grisha
Date: July 28, 2015, 12 noon - 12:45 pm PST
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Please log in as a Pro member to see the recording of Grisha's June 30, 2015 interview with Jean Dodds, DVM below.
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Topics for questions: Thyroid - including behavior, nutrition - including functional foods (see new book below), and any vaccine issue
Continue reading Jean Dodds, DVM (Nutrition/Health & Behavior) June 2015 Pro Q&A Expert"I invited Dr. Dodds to the Q&A because she's one of the greatest veterinarians of our time. If you have a dog with reactivity issues, you may or may not know that one of the reasons may be a thyroid issue. If you have ever had your vet send in a sample for a fancy thyroid test, you have Dr. Dodds to thank! She also has a brand new book about food that may change your world." - Grisha
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Please log in as a Pro member to see the recording of Grisha's June 2015 BAT seminar below. This was a free bonus event for our members, with the recording available to Pro Members.
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Normally only members can see these recordings, but I'm making this one public because this is such a critical topic and could save someone's life. Thanks for watching and sharing! I know you are all busy. 😉
Special Guest: Katie Grillaert from Fetch Dog Training and Behavior in Minneapolis and Rhythmos in Europe. Friend Katie in ABBA. The fabulous Carly Loyer co-hosted with Grisha from Alaska.
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Does your dog ignore you? Does he turn away when you're talking or otherwise appear to be 'stubborn' or 'dominant?' Why won't your dog listen? This video will go over ways that you can turn those questions around and think about how to motivate your dog to want to respond to you. As usual, the answers apply to other animal species as well.
Continue reading (Video 27) He’s Not Listening! Problem Solving for Motivation & Training
Normally only members can see these recordings, but I'm making this one public because this is such a critical topic and could save someone's life. Thanks for watching and sharing! I know you are all busy. 😉
Our guest expert was Molly Sumner, CBATI of Frenchtown, New Jersey. She runs Kindred Companions dog training school and Yellow Dog Pet Supplies (which does shipping). She has lots of great products. Her ABBA username is @nikkoth.
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Please log in as a Pro member to see the recording of Grisha's May 26, 2015 interview with Claudia Fugazza below.
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Topics for questions: Social learning, functional imitation, ethology, breeding research
"I first heard of Claudia Fugazza at a seminar I was teaching in Italy. The trainers there couldn't stop gushing about her. I invited Claudia to be a guest on ABBA because she does research on one of the coolest ways to train - using imitation. How great is it that you can teach your dog to copy what you do?" - Grisha
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Does your dog do things for the dog trainer but not for you? Part of the problem may be timing. For example, if you treat too early or late, your dog may be confused or could even be learning a behavior you didn't mean to train. This video goes over some essential tips on timing, to make you a more efficient animal trainer.
Continue reading (Video 35) Efficient Dog Training: How to Save Time with Good Timing
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Do you need help with grooming, vet care, or teaching your dog to be comfortable with touch? We can create a positive association using basic classical conditioning, but we can take that a step further to give the animal more control. The More Please Signal is a way for animals to cooperate in their own training and care. It's a very important concept for dogs, cats, and all other species, so please watch this video!
Continue reading (Video 33) The More Please Signal Will Change Your Pet’s Life
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When your dog barks at the doorbell or your cat hears the can opening and comes running into the kitchen, that's likely because of respondent learning, also known as "classical conditioning," a type of learning where one event is paired with another. You may be able to change your pet's association with the doorbell, for example, by using a "counterconditioning" process: consistently following the doorbell sound with treats. This video explains how to use this cool scientific principle for socialization and the rehabilitation of fear.
Continue reading (Video 30) Building Your Pet’s Confidence with Classical Conditioning
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In this video, Grisha gives an overview of counterconditioning, "Behavior Adjustment Training," and "Treat and Retreat." These three useful techniques are used in different ways to rehabilitate fear of people, other dogs, surfaces, body contact, etc. These techniques are essential for professional dog trainers and pet owners alike.
We will go over counterconditioning and BAT in more depth in other member videos. Grisha also has full courses, books, and feature films about BAT in the Campus Store and a section on Classical Conditioning in the Ahimsa Manual.
Continue reading (Video 29) Scary Monsters! 3 Useful Ways to Reduce Your Pets’ Fear
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Tug is fun to play with your dog and it is a great motivator for force-free training, but is it safe? In this video, Grisha explains 5 rules to keep tug safe without losing the fun. Continue reading (Video 32) 5 Essential Rules for Tug Games
Most modern training relies heavily on treats. Do you just give up if your dog or cat doesn't like your treats? The solution is not to switch to punishment, but to find a better reinforcer. Unless your pet is lying around like a lump and doesn't even eat, there is a reinforcer he will work for. That reinforcer may just not be food because the individual animal defines what 'treat' means. In this video, Grisha explains some creative ways to find training reinforcers that motivate your pet.
Continue reading (Video 25) No Treats? No Problem! How to Use the Premack Principle
Grisha Stewart answers members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access.
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We answer members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access. Please log in or sign up for a Student or Pro membership to see the video on this page.
Questions in this video:
Here are some of the links that Grisha referred to
We answer members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access. Please log in or sign up for a Student or Pro membership to see the video on this page.
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My 6.5 month old puppy is starting to be left for a few minutes in other rooms.... Pizza is on the counter and I step out of the room and come back to find my puppy jumping on the counter trying to reach the pizza. How should I react?
what are some common stumbling blocks you see for trainers who are looking to take their skills (working with dogs, or working with dog guardians) from the intermediate to the advanced level?
Is there a specific theory gap that is undermining the application of technique? Or do you see skill sets that are primarily limited by imprecise mechanics?
I am stuck on mark and move. the times it is best used and the connotations, it just seems ambiguous.
you can mark seeing something?
mark tuning away? that the dog initiates?
I am also curious about the timing. when should the treat be given or does it not matter.
I can see it being give at the moving away point but in the earlier stages to coincide with the marking almost as a lure.
How do I introduce my puppy (8 month English Mastiff) to another puppy (2 month Yorkie)? The little one is so small and my dog is so excited that I'm worried he will hurt her. This is my boyfriend's mom's dog so it has to work!
I have a 9 year old lab that is new to my house (mom's dog and the nursing home can't take her). Last night I left some bread on the counter and she ate it all! She was doing well but now she's constantly sniffing the area. What do I do? She wasn't doing this at my mom's house.
We have a 6 month old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy. We started obedience training and leash manners with her this week, but she is still a big leash puller. The trainer says she's very dominant, so it could take more time. We have a baby and she is going to knock my wife down. Help!
Berners are trained to cart as well. Maybe Zen thinks I am cart
Zen does cart, she does not have some of her poor walking behaviors when carting, the cart is her armor outside. Why do you think that is?
I just got a new Shiba Inu puppy. She is growling at me when I touch her or try to put a leash on her to go outside. What can I do to make her stop growling and snapping? [partially answered - more next time!]
Here are some of the member videos Grisha referred to:
The recording of Grisha's April 28, 2015 interview with Joey Iversen is below.
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Topics for questions: Dog reactivity, setting your human learner up for success, TAGteach, Pet loss, BAT, minimizing stress in a dog daycare, using scent activities to reduce stress
"I chose Joey Iversen as the first guest expert for this Animal World Superstars interview because she's one of my favorite trainers on the planet. She has a clear teaching style and communicates well with clients - not by accident, but by design. She has a lot of experience working with pet owners and trainers, she's smart, and she has her finger on the pulse of modern, ethical training." - Grisha
Continue reading Joey Iversen, CBATI, CPDT, KPACTP (Teaching Clients, Environmental Engineering)
We answer members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access. Please log in or sign up for a Student or Pro membership to see the video on this page.
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Here are some of the member videos Grisha referred to:
We answer members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access. Please log in or sign up for a Student or Pro membership to see the video on this page.
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Grisha Stewart answers members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and provided here for easy access.
These sessions are normally for members only, but we have made this general member Q & A recording public for you. Please share this page on Facebook or wherever you can, to help spread the word about ABBA. Thanks!
What is the best harness for my dog?
What’s the best way to bring a rescue dog home? Any tips for the first 24 hours?
My dog pees every time I get home. I tried to have him sit. What else should I do?
I've always been curious to hear more about Peanut's role in developing BAT.
Except for "Sprinkles" Lucy seems to start "working" around treats. Could you talk about that...?
Any advice about frustrated greeters on leash? I try to vary when moving forward, or back, and sometimes walk parallel, giving reinforcers for looking at me, or offering calm or sit for please. Sometimes Cai doesn't want food.
How do I give my dog a bath?
I'm advertising for a BAT practice dogs..have you ever done something like this? If so...what did you ask for...if not...what to look for? (I'm following up from our last class. and want to practice with Lucy more....but no one around to help…so I'm advertising locally....lots of students around here with dogs so I thought I would try that...) [Here is the link to the BAT groups that Grisha mentioned in the answer]
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In this video, Grisha goes over the pros and cons of hiring a professional dog trainer or behaviorist.
Hint: in most cases, the answer is yes, even with the excellent support provided on this site. A professional trainer helps with socialization opportunities and hands-on skills, and may notice things that you might otherwise miss -- even if you've had many dogs before. This video also gives you tips for how to choose a dog trainer.
Continue reading (Video 10) Do I Need a Professional Dog Trainer?
Modern animal training techniques focus on helping animals WANT to work with us. This type of training can efficiently teach "dog obedience" type behaviors, set boundaries, and change problem behavior. But it also helps create two-way communication and meet the animal's needs. This video shows the power of the modern training techniques used in the Building Blocks Academy.
In old-fashioned training, problems are blamed on the animal being too dominant. Ironically, the problem is not that they have too much control over us, but rather, they do not have enough control over their own safety and wellbeing. In this video, Grisha explains what empowerment means, and why empowered animal training is so helpful for problem solving.
Continue reading (Video 02) Empowerment: How to Build Cooperation and Trust
Puppies are little chewing machines. We recommend puppy-proofing for any dog under 1 year old or dogs who have not yet lived indoors. In this video, Grisha gives tips on what to do to keep your puppy and your house safe. This advice also applies to kitten-proofing and preparing your home for any new pet that will able to move around your home.
Continue reading (Video 09) How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Sometimes you need your dog to just stop jumping up, stealing the trash, or running out the door. If your first instinct when there's a problem is to yell at your bird or or punish the cat, definitely watch this video! These quick fixes (environmental 'management') give you time change pet's behavior long term using force-free training.
Continue reading (Video 08) Stop It Now! Quick Fixes for Pet Behavior Problems
In this video, Grisha goes over the list of the most important training cues for every pet to know, plus a bonus for dogs. Focus on early socialization and these 6 cues to strengthen your relationship and prevent a lot of problems before they even start. (p.s. cues are sort of like "commands")
Continue reading (Video 24) 6 Cue Words that Every Pet Should Know
Boundaries define personal dignity and integrity. They are rules about what we can and cannot accept. Boundaries define ways that we feel comfortable interacting, how we want to be spoken to or touched. This video explores ways to set boundaries with and for your pets.
Continue reading (Video 23) How to Set Boundaries for Animal Care
With some notable exceptions, pet training is getting more and more humane over time. That's why the more you learn about dog training, the more conflicting advice you seem to get! This video discusses the Humane Hierarchy and other useful ways to sort through fact and fiction.
Continue reading (Video 22) What’s Really True? How to Handle Conflicting Advice
In this video Grisha gives some simple ways to squeeze training into your day, so that your dog can have a lifetime of good care. As usual, this advice goes for training cats and other animals in your home too!
Continue reading (Video 21) Homework Again? Pet Training for Busy People
Tired of living with a mouthful of biting puppy or kitten teeth? Don't worry, this is totally normal and it will pass with some simple, consistent training. In this video, Grisha explains some great ways to help teach young animals not to bite.
Continue reading (Video 20) I’m Not a Chew Toy! How to Handle Puppy Biting
Crate Training can give you a way to create a safe haven for dogs, puppies, cats, and other animals. The techniques in this helpful video also apply to teaching a horse to load or a bird to fly into her cage.
Continue reading (Video 19) How (and Why) to Crate Train Your Puppy or Dog
It may seem like it's taking forever to housetrain your dog or puppy. The good news is that puppies can be potty trained much faster than human babies using the advice in this video.
Continue reading (Video 18) Tired of Cleaning Messes? Housetraining 101
Vet visits are the single most common terrifying experience for dogs and cats. This video gives several tips that you can use in your next visit and some that you'll need to train and practice first. Definitely watch this right away if you have a puppy, kitten, or other young animal.
Continue reading (Video 16) Vet Visit Stress Tips for Dogs
Dogs greeting on leash have more chance of aggression, fear, and other problems. Grisha will help you decide when your dog should greet another dog on leash and teach you how to manage greetings safely.
Continue reading (Video 15) How (and Whether) to Let Dogs Greet on Leash
Kids and pets can have a great time together if everyone follows these simple rules for safety. Did you know that children are most likely to be bitten by a dog that they know? Practice being safe around every pet - not just 'stranger danger.'
Continue reading (Video 14) How to Keep Your Child Safe Around Animals
Dogs and many other furred and feathered animals are fun to pet! That doesn't mean they like us touching them the way we are doing it - if at all! In this video, Grisha goes through how to greet animals in a way that makes them feel more safe and happy.
Continue reading (Video 13) Watch This Before Petting Another Animal!
Learning when your pet is saying "I like that" or "more please" is really fun! Understanding happy communication gives you a better bond with your animals and also helps you meet their needs.
Continue reading (Video 12) 10 Ways that Your Pet Says “I’m OK”
Did you know that a wagging tail does not necessarily mean your dog is happy? Animals often ask us to back off because they are scared. Unfortunately, humans miss most of the signals and our pets have to bark, hiss, growl, or even bite to finally get the message across.
Continue reading (Video 11) 10 Ways that Your Pet Says “I need space”
Socialization is one of the key experiences that a young animal must have. Carefully get your new pet used to people, dogs, and other potentially scary things - early and often. Socialization is not just for puppies - this video is a must for every family with a young animal.
Continue reading (Video 17) What is Puppy Socialization and Why is it So Important?
This video is full of tips to make your dog training class experience more pleasant and successful. It's a must-watch if you haven't been to a force-free dog training class recently.
Continue reading (Video 03) What to Expect in a Dog Training Class
Did you know you can keep other people's dogs from barking in class by calling your own dog away from staring? Grisha's etiquette tips will help you and your dog be good citizens in your training class.
You can apply most of these rules to any time you go to a coffee shop or other public place with your dog.
Continue reading (Video 04) Etiquette: What is Polite in a Dog Training Class?
In this video, Grisha shares some useful tips to keep your dog quiet in class and other situations. These tips can be used for barking and whining in training classes but also at home or when you are having coffee with friends.
Continue reading (Video 05) Shhhh: 15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Quiet in Class
Most dog 'behavior problems' are really just an attempt to meet needs. This video explains 7 important needs that all animals share. Learn them for the sake of your dog (or cat, child, etc.) - and the sanity of your home!
Continue reading (Video 07) Your Dog’s Top 7 Needs and Why You Should Care
Most pet behavior problems can be solved with this simple 3-step process. In this video, Grisha shares a system to help with jumping up, getting in the trash, and lots of other dog issues that drive you nuts. Oh, and you can probably use it with your children, too!
Continue reading (Video 06) Problem Solving 101
The Symmetry Line is an all-in-one dog leash that has many uses for emergency situations. The Symmetry Line is 16 feet (about 5 meters), has snaps on both ends and 2 moving snaps in the middle of the line, with 3 movable leather stoppers. It comes in many colors and is round and comfortable.
Full disclosure: Grisha invented this leash and sells it here on this site.
Continue reading 10 Ways to Use the Symmetry Line
Without exercise, dogs can become destructive, bored, reactive, and physically unhealthy. Watch this video for solutions if you can't walk your dog because of injury, weather, aggression, vaccination status, etc. Continue reading (Video 42) Rainy Day Dogs: How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors
Tired of a barking dog? Socializing a puppy? If you want your dog to be calm around other dogs, you can help your dog practice being calm. In this 11-minute video, I explain Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), which I developed to reduce aggression, frustration and fear in dogs and other animals.
Continue reading (Video 31) Quick Intro to BAT 2.0