by Lorenzo Fox | Mar 1, 2021
When a dog rolls over and exposes its belly, what is the first thing you tend to do? What if the dog exposing its belly is your own dog cuddling with you on the couch? Now, what if the dog is your friend’s dog you have just met in their home a few minutes ago? Ok, now...
by Lorenzo Fox | Feb 22, 2021
You have probably seen the social media advertisements, right? The extra soft bed that “cures” anxious dogs;the special indestructible metal crate that helps dogs with separation anxiety feel “safer”;or the super-tall fences (sometimes with coyote rollers!) over which...
by Lorenzo Fox | Feb 15, 2021
Veterinary friends and pet guardians! Some food for thought. In many veterinary environments, the term “e-collar” refers to the “cone of shame” (aka, Elizabethan collar) that we use to keep dogs and cats from licking or chewing at injuries,...
by Lorenzo Fox | Feb 1, 2021
Trainers often hear pet guardians lament, “He never does that for me!” And perhaps it is true. Why does this happen? How does your trainer make it look easy? The reasons for this are many, but one of the simplest explanations is just a word: JOY. Too many people think...
by Lorenzo Fox | Jan 25, 2021
We really love good management! It has been on our minds recently, especially with so many pet guardians working and attending school from home. Now is a fantastic time to establish good management practices to help bring out the best in your pet! Managing the...
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...
