Articles: dog behavior
Behavior Tool Kit: How to Teach New Behavior
birds, cats, dog behavior, dog training, dogs, horses, pets
Behavior Took Kit by James Fitzler and Susan Friedman. A flow-chart which describes how animals learn. “Teaching new behaviors isn’t rocket science, it’s behavior science!” (thanks for KPI trainer, and Facebook fan Laura Monaco Torelli for the this post)
Oh Behave! (Highlights of 2011 IAABC Conference)
cats, dog behavior, dog training, horses, Parrots, pets, veterinary health
Here are some photo snippets from the 2011 International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference, April 1 through 3 in Warwick, RI.
Happy or Angry, Is This Dog Smiling?
dog behavior, dogs
In this case, I believe by accident or on purpose the dog was trained to smile with reinforcement (owner’s attentions). Some might be concerned that the dog is angry. This is not an angry dog.
Another Smiling Dog or Angry Dog, You Decide
dog behavior, dogs
Another example, is this dog happy or angry….smiling or grimacing. Or maybe the dog has a dental related issue, if this behavior is new. Personally, I believe the dog is exhibiting what’s called a flehman response to a smell (likely the treat), Curling the upper lip, bringing all the scent possible to the vomeronasal organ.…
Dog Smiling, or Growling?
dog behavior, dogs
Interesting topic among behavior consultants on our Listserve, how some people confuse a dog’s smile with a dog’s grimace and growl. It really happens all the time.
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