Well, I finally took the plunge and created a Facebook page for StaleCheerios! You can find StaleCheerios on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/StaleCheeriosAnimalTraining Please check it out and give the page a “like.”
The Science of Consequences — ebook now available
I wrote last weekend about Susan Schneider’s new book, The Science of Consequences. I am having a ton of fun reading the book right now! I’ll post a complete review when I’m done, but if you want to know my initial thoughts about the book, check out this post. This book would make a great […]
Wordless Wednesday: Smart pups!
Last week’s wordless Wednesday photo featured some Canadian school children who were learning about clicker training at a young age. This week’s photo is another group of lucky youngsters who are getting an early start learning about positive training. Veterinarian Tracy Johnson sent me this GREAT photo of a litter of pups who recently visited […]
Herding 101 (+R Edition)
This is a guest post by Aimee Davis. If you are interested in writing a guest post for the StaleCheerios blog, please check out the guest post guidelines. My 15 month old German shepherd dog Shelby is a wonderful dog. Wonderful, but not extraordinary. She isn’t Rico the border collie or Einstein the parrot or […]
The mice are in control!
(The science of consequences: part 1)
I’ve recently started reading Susan Scheider’s fascinating new book, The Science of Consequences. Susan Schneider is a biopsychologist who has spent years studying learning and behavior in both people and animals. (You can read more about her background on her bio on her website.) The Science of Consequences is a fascinating journey through the science […]
Mobility service animals: Meet Tonka
Large breed dogs (such as great Danes) and miniature horses are often used as mobility service animals. These animals are trained as service animals for people who have mobility-related disabilities. The person uses the animal to lean on while walking. As well, the animal can be trained to perform lots of other tasks to help […]