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 …
John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading dog experts and director of the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Bristol, is dedicated to studying the relationship between man and the animal world. In his book, In Defense of Dogs, he calls for a new understanding of our canine friends . This book is a compelling …
Building Trust, Creating Cooperation, and Reducing Aggression at Any Age Even a five year old can teach an animal not to bite. This well documented video shows a very young boy teaching the family parrot how to feel safe around him, which results in the parrot no longer biting him. What makes this video so …
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