Posts by Alan Jerram
Train Faster by Adding in a Reward Marker!
What is a reward marker? A reward marker can be any word or sound to indicate that a reward, such as a treat, is coming.
Read MoreMaking Eye Contact with Your Dog
Establishing eye contact is a key skill. Teach your dog to make eye contact by giving rewards when they do it on their own, or by luring the behavior with a treat.
Read MoreDecompression – Do Animals Need It?
The rule of 3 states to expect behavior changes (good or bad) after adopting an animal after 3 days, 3 weeks, and then 3 months while the animal gets used to their new home.
Read MoreHow to Tell if a Cat is a Stray?
Reclaim rates for stray cats in most communities across the country teeter at about 5%. Those cats tend to have microchips with up-to-date contact information.
Read MoreMy Cat is FIV+, What Does That Mean?
FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: A feline-specific virus that attacks a cat’s immune system leaving them more vulnerable to secondary infections.
Read MoreWhy Does My Dog Bark?
If you feel your pup is barking too much, the first question is “Why are they barking?” Let’s examine the “why” of various behaviors and how have they been reinforced.
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