Monthly Archives: June 2014

It’s OK to Comfort Your Dog!

Posted on June 28, 2014 by eileenanddogs

U.S. folks and Canadians, get ready for the fireworks! People in the U.S. and Canada are getting ready for national holidays that often include all sorts of loud pops and booms from fireworks and firecrackers, even cannons and guns. These kinds … Continue reading →

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Posted in Desensitization and Counterconditioning, Fear, Reactivity, Sound sensitivity | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

When is it OK for Your Dog to Pull on Leash?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by eileenanddogs

Is there actually a situation in which it’s OK for your dog to pull on leash? Oh, yes. For fearful and reactive dogs there are at least two! One is when you are practicing desensitization/counterconditioning with your dog in public and can’t ask her … Continue reading →

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Posted in Classical conditioning, Desensitization and Counterconditioning, Dog training hints, Fear, Operant conditioning, Reactivity | Tagged , , , | 31 Comments

Let’s Talk about Using Aversives in Training. I’ll Go First!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by eileenanddogs

Today’s post is about being  thoughtful about the use of aversives. I write about that frequently, so how about if I describe what I mean by “thoughtful”? I am going to present a description of an aversive method I used to use. I am … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior analysis, Escape/Avoidance, Negative Reinforcement, Punishment, Terminology | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments