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yellow lab and a black and white spaniel lie on the floor

Layers of behavior change

Posted on: August 12, 2021 Last updated on: August 12, 2021 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
When we want to change a behavior, it can be helpful to think of an integrated layer approach. Layer 1: Management & Environmental Modification Changing the environment (and often our human behavior) to limit the times the dog does the…
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black and white corgi with a green and brown octopus toy wrapped around her head

Home, Home all the time

Posted on: April 1, 2020 Last updated on: April 1, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
With the many closures of non-essential businesses, businesses shifting to work from home, and school closures, many of our dogs are suddenly finding their people home, home all the time.  While this might be exciting and fun at first, having…
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black and white corgi staring intently at the camera, standing on a blue pattern rug

Boundary Skills

Posted on: February 15, 2020 Last updated on: February 15, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 1
Place targets, body targets, waiting at doors, and loose leash walking are all versions of boundary skills. All are very valuable in helping our dogs understand and succeed in our human world of fences, leashes, gates and endless number of…
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yellow lab in a pond full of lily pads

Falling in the Pond

Posted on: October 17, 2019 Last updated on: October 17, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
Often when we look at or make plans for behavior modification with our dogs the focus is on management and gradual exposure to stressors that allow the dog to practice alternate coping skills below threshold working to change the dog’s…
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black and white corgi sits on a wood deck wearing a yellow collar

Practice saying, “No.”

Posted on: September 20, 2019 Last updated on: September 20, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
What phrase have I said more than any other phrase in the past week? “No, but thank you so much for asking!” Can anyone guess the question my response is answering? If you guessed, “Can I pet your dog?” You’re…
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Scents of the Season

Posted on: September 6, 2019 Last updated on: September 6, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 5
If any kind of weather is timed to remind that fall is right around the corner, the weather we’ve had here this week is it.  Cooler, breezy, and full of smells the dogs are enthralled by. Often season changes prompt…
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bernese mountain dog is pet on the head

Do You Train Service Dogs?

Posted on: July 27, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Every so often I’ll receive an inquiry from a person about whether or not Maplewood Dog will help them train their service dog.  To begin, let’s start with a few clarifying definitions: Service Animal:  In the USA, a service animal…
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Bassett hound sniffs in the dirt

“Get It” vs “Find It” cues

Posted on: July 21, 2019 Last updated on: July 21, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
“Get It” and “Find It” cues can be incredibly helpful for teaching dogs about when a reward is coming and how it will be delivered.  Differentiating between the two types of cues, also gives your dog a wealth of information…
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Flat-Coated Retriever running over the top of the a-frame

Into the Abyss

Posted on: July 19, 2019 Last updated on: July 19, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
Imagine you’re on a hike with a friend. It’s your first time on this mountain. You and your friend are hiking along and the trail now brings you to a cliff. Your friend keeps walking toward it, you slow down…
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Zora the corgi running though agility weave poles

Agility Side Changes

Posted on: June 29, 2019 Last updated on: June 29, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
In the beginner agility program I teach, the 2nd session of classes is devoted to directional skills and crosses.  It’s the class I start hearing references to dancing and having two left feet from the students, and is is where…
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