by suzanne.dubnicka | Jul 1, 2019 | Classical Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement
We are just days away from the scariest day of the year for some dogs: Independence Day. In some parts of the country, people are already setting off fireworks. In some places, the crackle, boom, bang of fireworks will continue for days or even a week. This is hell...
by suzanne.dubnicka | Mar 23, 2019 | Positive Reinforcement
As a dog trainer, the questions I am asked the most start with “How do I stop my dog from ________?” Fill in the blank. How do I stop my dog from chasing the cat? Pulling on the leash? Jumping to greet people? Charging at the door when the doorbell rings?...
by suzanne.dubnicka | Mar 4, 2019 | Positive Reinforcement
Pros and Cons of Intermittent Reinforcement Schedules Why does my dog counter-surf? Will my dog ever stop jumping on me when I come home? And does my dog always have to jump on strangers at the park? Why does my dog pull on the leash? And why does she continue to do...
by suzanne.dubnicka | Feb 12, 2019 | Positive Reinforcement
“I use positive reinforcement. Therefore, River consents every time we work. Every. Single. Time.” That was my comment to a friend’s Facebook post. It doesn’t particularly matter what the original post was about. My response, however, is about...
