Training
Recognizing our Cats & Dogs are Predators
I recently saw a post on a Doberman Pinscher club e-forum, that drew an array of annoyed post-ers. One that got under everyone’s skin, albeit as a sharp-tongued respondent, made valid points. This Doberman obtained a pizza box, and then Read More …
Helping the less fortunate
I have experienced my most satisfying moments in life, aiding both dogs in rescue/shelters, & dogs that belong to homeless humans. For shelter and rescue dogs, as well as dogs owned by homeless humans, I collect blankets/beds, toys, bones, food, Read More …
Homeless people and their stray dog companions
Collecting supplies for animal care I provide food, treats, bones, and small blankets/towels, for the stray dog companions of the homeless population. Homeless can’t carry anything large mainly what fits in their knapsack. (Also first aid/ Training collars + leash: see Read More …
Spencer almost euthanized
Spencer, a mini poodle that just turned 2 this past Sunday, was going to be euthanized for biting his owner. As a trainer and behaviorist specializing in fear-based behaviors, and aggressive behaviors, I recognize the difference between truly aggressive Read More …
Training Terminology
Caption: Kramer, the Old English Bulldog above, greatly benefited from specific commands being well-defined. When Kramer’s owner adopted their mature rescue-cat Willow, there was bad-chemistry immediately! Poor Willow was hiding under the bed all day every day… wouldn’t even come Read More …
Shout out to Sūni and Barb
Sūni came to me for a 10-day Boarding Training stint, harboring dog aggression. This made for poor behavior for a photo shoot, in which Tomlinson’s would certainly have a handful of dogs to photograph! She was a stellar student and Read More …
Training: Puppy Transitional Stages
When we get a new puppy, and wisely begin command training at 2 months (ie SIT DOWN STAY COME), and puppy at 2 months excels, we’re ECSTATIC, and can be lulled into falsely believing we’ll have now, a well-behaved dog Read More …
BUDDY- antisocial with other dogs
Buddy now visiting dog park twice daily: Yay! I’m so excited for you all! Just remember the “trigger-dogs” will always exist. Overtime buddy will be more skilled and will do the work himself more and more, to avoid those dogs. Read More …
Anxiety/ destructive chewing/ door-bolting :Jasper 7mo Aussie
Jasper 7mo Aussie Yesterday and this morning I did some specified training w Jasper via spying on him through closed windows. It expanded on our “leave-it” training, and I was able to thwart him grabbing anything inappropriate w his mouth. Read More …