The Harmful Effects of Traditional Collars & The Risks to Health and Behavior
Recently, I have seen a noticeable rise in the use of prong collars and choke chains on dogs and even tiny puppies. I find this trend deeply concerning and feel…
Posts by Elisabeth
NYmag “The Strategist” Feature
I am pleased to share some exciting news. I was recently featured in not just one but two articles in NYMag’s renowned column, “The Strategist.” These articles, “10 Best Chew…
Here is a reminder of how behavior works
All reinforced behaviors will increase in frequency in the future. This includes behaviors the puppy finds reinforcing simply because they work in their favor or they are simply self-reinforcing because…
Interesting Session: Follow up on June
Do you remember the story of June, the rescue mini dachshund with the megaesophagus? Yesterday I got a text that June was able to stay alone without any signs of…
Ever Evolving
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyesMarcel Proust Dog “Training” is evolving at an astonishing pace and in fascinating discoveries. It…
Interesting Session
I find different behavior cases so interesting, challenging, and gratifying when I can find a way to solve the path. Today I went to see a dog with megaesophagus. This…
The Story of Alik
This is the perfect story of why training helps a dog be a good dog and makes life easier for them. I received a call from a woman who said she needed help with her six-month-old Malamute. Read more!
Puppies and Leashes
Why does your puppy need to wear a leash in the house? This blog post tells you all there is to know about this
My Dogs Do Not Need “Training”
Just like traffic flows in waves I find that dog behavior topics seem to come up in waves. The cases I’ve dealt with are all about multiple dog households. Recognizing…
My Great Dog Training Realization
I have great admiration for trainers who work with non-domesticated animals. I just love to see a walrus open their mouth on cue to have their tusks measured or see…