This is a wonderful time of year, the season of giving (and receiving), warm snuggles from my Bears and the anticipation of visits from family. This year, my sister came to visit for Christmas. It was the first time in what I think was years that we spent the day of Christmas with each other.Continue reading “Christmas with Katie and Pippa pt 1”
Category Archives: Reactivity
A Daily Dose of Mindfulness
Life seems to have a way of sneaking up on a person. It goes along like the day before and then BAM, something crops up which disrupts our routine, but also causes us to push the pause button. The break in our daily tasks makes us face the reality of life that of which we,Continue reading “A Daily Dose of Mindfulness”
Focus on This, Not That!
Counter conditioning is a useful tool in any trainer’s toolbox. It is an effective strategy in changing a dog’s negative emotional response towards a trigger. The aim for change is capturing a reaction which is calmer and relaxed while the trigger is present. This behavior modification technique can be used in a variety of settings andContinue reading “Focus on This, Not That!”
Four Paws & You Dog Training 