As the temps drop dogs stay inside more, less walks, short time outside. And I get calls of behavior issues on the rise that have a common theme. Your pup has cabin fever. Introduce play and indoor enrichment activities to mix it up between the holiday shenanigans.

my copy of the very adorable book Kitty Language by @lilichin.bsky.social arrived today!

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When you're teaching your dog to opt in to grooming and veterinary procedures, and introducing the various aspects of that kind of handling, don't forget about "peering intently." It's an often overlooked part of care that freaks a lot of dogs out.

Yeah, it’s fine to skip that walk. Give dogs some problem solving activities that align with them. Sniff, seek, chase, play, rest, repeat. Regulate their nervous systems.

The wonder of dogs. Re-learning the world around them. Watch, observe, choices.

I help people understand how to work with animals who likely have histories of neglect, deprivation, abuse or trauma. They need better, especially our dogs who suffer from an unregulated training industry. Most dog training advice sucks.

Saw a dog being given a treat at a store and thought to myself, "Why don't people offer me a snack everywhere I go?"

One of my recent KPA students taught her dog to retrieve a med bag when he hears the Imperial March.

Mental health is health for dogs. Stress impacts the body from their noggin to their gut.

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I also get the ick when someone says "you're a dog whisperer"

Here are some common signs! If anything seems strange always contact a vet! Pain is different in both cats and dogs 💖

Safety 🤝 Bonding

Animal Behavior / Training Books recommendations thread (1 of uh many…)

Starting with Brenda Aloff’s Canine Body Language

*please add on!

Thank you @blahttodea.bsky.social for adding us to this animal behavior / ethology starter pack 🙏
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Lots of good folks to follow here

@blahttodea.bsky.social has a whole doc of starter packs on her pinned post you should go check out

Hello! Excited to be here! I work with dogs overseeing behavior in rescue, foster, and life thereafter. Expanding their lives beyond the kennel and enriching their world for mind, body and soul pre-adoption. Following applied science based positive reinforcement practices.