The Problem with “NO”

Tuesday's Training Tip: The Problem with “NO” There is nothing inherently wrong with telling an animal “no,” except that it doesn't give them enough information. Instead of saying “no!”, show them what you want them to do instead. Animals don't generalize; their behaviors are very specific, so we should be specific. For example, when the …

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Famous Seafaring Felines

When most people think of service animals, usually dogs come to mind. Cats may be prone to languidly lounging in the sun, but seldom seem eager to lend a paw.  However, there have been many cats throughout history that proved humans wrong; cats are capable of working side by side with man! The long and …

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