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Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and engagement. There are so many benefits to incorporating these into your dog's enrichment. https://t.co/IQCSs2FMCp
Parents: remember, you are ALWAYS modeling behavior for your child to learn. Model and teach your child what he/she can do that will give your dog reason to feel comfortable, safe and happy. More : https://t.co/Aa4F3nQdAh
RT @SoMuchPETential: Love this story by @Lawson_TV at @WLWT! A #Cincinnati girl who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her. https://t.co/kDdQX4IaMR
Love this story by @Lawson_TV at @WLWT! A #Cincinnati girl who wears a prosthetic leg will soon have a furry best friend who's just like her. https://t.co/kDdQX4IaMR
Tips for recognizing good play including dog body language as well as tips for how you can help to make it as safe and fun as possible.
https://t.co/AbH3vvOIp1
(or visit my website and search for 'dog play date'.
@Lawson_TV Not only is this a great story, but you did a super job using people first language in your reporting! I used to do PR for the Inclusion Network and really appreciate your attention to that. Excellent reporting!
Tomorrow morning is my next interview on @WCPO's Cincy Lifestyle Show. I'll be sharing tips for preparing ahead of time, before getting or giving a holiday puppy.
If you've worked with me you know I use sounds like Good, Yes or a click a lot. Those sounds are called markers. I've explained more about marker training, its benefits and how to use it effectively in my latest @CincyPetMag article.
https://t.co/fIiSEy8aq7
I see it happen. When people ask their dog to sit, they they pull out a treat, hold it in front of their dog’s face and tell their dog to sit. This is called luring, one strategy used in dog training. There are problems with using lures. More: https://t.co/fPfpoUihlH
Parents...my next beginner dog training class for kids is scheduled to begin August 5! If you have a child 6 years old or older, this is for him/her. In this online class, students will learn training basics with fun practice!
Info/Registration: https://t.co/KluZAybeLu
July 4 is not a favorite holiday of many dogs and people who have PTSD. I wrote about helping your pet navigate the holiday in @CincyPetMag.
https://t.co/biQhGIu4ek
Live in #Cincinnati and have a pet? @CincyPetMag is our region's only pet lifestyle magazine. I am the training columnist. Please consider donating to @CincyPetMag on GoFundMe. https://t.co/yb3VNmRVR7
What I love most about these photos is that Auggie was so afraid of me when we first met. She reacted in barking/lunging/backing up. These were taken today. She has made so much progress. She is learning there is a lot more to enjoy than to be afraid of in life.
I'm looking forward to being back on Cincy Lifestyle again tomorrow, on @WCPO! I'll be talking about housetraining tips for puppies. The show airs from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.