Positive reinforcement trainers usually rely on several different methods to train new behaviors. This includes (but is not limited to) shaping, capturing, and luring. Capturing is often described as waiting for the behavior to happen, then rewarding it when it does. The idea is to teach the animal that the behavior “pays off.” Once the […]
Last chance: Book giveaway and clicker conference
North Texas got hit by quite an ice storm last night and early this morning! Check out this photo of downtown Denton that one of my friends posted on Facebook this morning. This was taken about half a mile from where I live. We didn’t really get any snow — most of the white stuff […]
Ginger goes to lunch
We had some pretty nice weather recently, so my mom and I went for lunch one day to a local café that has outdoor seating. And, we took Ginger dog with us! Ginger had a grand time and hopes that we will do this again soon. (Being in Texas, we have more “nice weather” days […]
Book review: The Possibility Dogs
I’ve been doing lots of reading lately! I’ll be sharing several book reviews on my blog over the next month. One book that I’ve had the chance to read recently is Susannah Charleson’s new book, The Possibility Dogs (Amazon link). If you’re looking for an interesting dog book to curl up with on a cold […]
Beating the winter blues with some chewy treats
We had a cold-snap recently and a handful of chillier than normal days. As a result, Ginger dog has been spending more time than usual inside. Winter can be a difficult time to be a dog. Cooler temperatures and winter weather often mean that dogs and dog owners spend less time outside going on walks, […]
Dog Treat Review: Wellness WellBites Lamb & Salmon Treats
Earlier this fall, Ginger and I were given the opportunity to review some yummy dog treats from chewy.com. For the past month or so, Ginger has been snacking on the Lamb and Salmon Wellness WellBites treats. I’ve used them some for training sessions and my mom has also been giving them to Ginger as treats. […]