2024-03-24 13:16
There are many who, if they passed us on that day, would have thought, because this dog did not bark or lunge at the person or car he saw at a distance…that he was FINE. He may have l… Read More
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Articles about training puppies, dogs and parrots by Lisa Desatnik, a Cincinnati dog and parrot trainer.
2024-03-13 15:50
Is your dog fine? When clients tell me their dog was FINE at the groomer, FINE at the vet, FINE when accompanying them to a busy park, FINE when children are running and screaming…my… Read More
2024-02-09 20:40
Ugh, you are on a very important Zoom call and your dog will not stop barking at your feet! Or your doorbell rings and your dog begins barking, twirling and jumping on you as you go to open… Read More
2024-02-05 22:37
When you are cooking in your kitchen, what does your dog typically do? What would you like for your dog to do? Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw with WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle program filmed this… Read More
2024-01-25 12:56
When I am training a dog (or other animal), you hear me use words like GOOD! and YES! a lot. You also often see me pull out a clicker. There is a lot more to me using those sounds than my si… Read More
2024-01-17 00:57
When you and others think about dog training, typically what comes to mind is teaching your teaching your dog to sit, lay down, come when called, stay in position, walk on a loose leash and… Read More
2023-12-12 13:03
In search of gift ideas for kids who love dogs? Here are a few suggestions…whether your child is interested in learning about dog training or baking dog treats. Have other ideas for m… Read More
2023-12-04 12:36
Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship between families and their dog, a few years ago, I pursued and graduated from a 13-week program to become a licensed Family P… Read More
2023-12-01 23:55
This post is for young families that include a dog. As an expecting parent, will it help your dog to accept your newborn baby if you bring home the baby blanket for your dog to sniff –… Read More
2023-11-28 21:04
Dog Training is about teamwork. The way I see it, teaching and learning is a collaborative effort. My student and I are a team. It is my goal to create an environment that is going to inspir… Read More
2023-10-25 12:47
In dog training, can you use multiple cues for the same behavior? It is not only perfectly OK to teach multiple cues for the same behavior, it can be very helpful.
Here are a few of my Dawso… Read More
2023-10-23 12:32
Here is a simple dog training tip: If you want your dog to give you attention, check in, and listen to you outside, you have to earn that privilege. Practice showing your dog that YOU have t… Read More
2023-10-13 13:27
To learn about dog training, watch an athlete train. When you watch professional sports, even amateur sports at top competitive levels, you probably are not thinking about how the genetics o… Read More
2023-10-11 19:53
Whether you have a family dog that includes kids and a dog or are a multi-dog household, consider growly zones as an important dog management consideration.
I love the smile on this sweet gi… Read More
2023-09-14 20:53
Why is predictability important to the welfare of our pets? Predictability can go a long way toward helping an animal feel safe, which ultimately leads to that animal experiencing less stres… Read More
2023-09-02 12:31
Let’s talk about dog training with distractions and loose leash walking. With my maltipoo dog, Dawson, being prone to react by barking at other dogs while on leash and within close pro… Read More
2023-08-21 18:48
How often it is that I see pictures or videos with scenes like this one of an infant and dog. Usually, the caption refers to how the dog is comforting the baby or how the dog is being friend… Read More
2023-08-16 01:07
Fear Free cooperative care pet training involves teaching an animal to be an active participant in handling and other husbandry behaviors. An important component of cooperative care is givin… Read More
2023-08-07 11:40
In my mind, there is no such thing as ‘just a pet’. Animals that live and have lived in my home are very much part of my family. My dogs and birds have brought me comfort… Read More
2023-08-04 15:26
Why use good management when introducing your puppy to your dog? I am glad you asked! That can very well set the stage for your dogs’ future relationship. Let’s delve into… Read More
2023-07-28 17:47
If you are a parent, you more than likely already know this. Parenting can be even more challenging when your family includes a baby, infant or kids and a dog. Even if human kids are not par… Read More
2023-07-24 20:18
I just earned a new certification. I am a ‘Certified Family Dog Mediator!’ This is an important accomplishment for me in my dog training career. I got into this field becau… Read More
2023-07-13 20:06
Let’s talk about dog resource guarding. Have you ever said this about your ‘bad’ dog? “My dog stays away from me or growls at me if I come close, when he has somethin… Read More
2023-07-07 15:59
It is so easy to find photos and videos of kids and dogs like this online. A young child showing affection to her dog by laying on top of her family dog while he is sleeping. In this image… Read More
2023-07-04 15:09
Are dog parks good for socializing your dog or puppy? I am a regular guest on WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle with Pete Scalia, Michelle Hopkins and Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw. Last month we talked a… Read More
2023-06-27 18:19
When it comes to bathing your puppy or dog, now is a great time to teach your puppy to enjoy bath time, and have control or agency over the grooming activity. As a Fear Free certified dog tr… Read More
2023-06-08 13:28
Something to think about when it comes to dog training (or parrot training, or training any other animals) …if you demand or beg for participation, it is not REALLY about cooperation… Read More
2023-06-03 12:15
When it comes to your dog’s calm door greeting manners, many wish their dog would stop jumping on guests and keep four paws on the ground. Let me introduce you to one story. Once upon… Read More
2023-05-31 15:32
“Our learners should respond to requests because they have the skills and motivation to do so, and not because they are forced to behave in order to avoid punishment.” ~ Dr… Read More
2023-05-22 18:15
Maisy, a very sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, tends to do submissive behaviors when greeting people and dogs. She is a sensitive dog and tends to approach with a wiggly but lowered body… Read More
2023-05-03 18:31
Choice and empowerment are two words I have used a lot over the years when it comes to modifying behaviors AND enhancing quality of life. Rather than using force and aversive strategie… Read More
2023-02-16 15:30
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from dog owners that they would like to have a more social dog with other dogs. They are frustrated and even embarrassed taking their dog f… Read More
2023-02-12 15:12
Dog Training Tip: If your dog tells you he LOVES an activity, he is telling you YOU just found a reinforcer for him! Listen to your dog to learn about his reinforcers.
You can use the opport… Read More
2023-02-07 16:42
“If we can’t manage it, we can’t change it.” ~ Michael Shikashio, CDBC with Aggressive Dog. This is a conversation I have with all of my behavior case do… Read More
2023-01-23 16:28
Talk about a reason to smile! Dog separation anxiety is a real panic attack. Just ask dear MayDay. His worst episode was tearing through window screening and getting onto the roof. As you ca… Read More
2023-01-13 22:55
I’m working with several families now who have called because of differing reactive behavior in their dog, barking and lunging on leash or barking at guests in their home. Anytime I am… Read More
2023-01-05 00:06
Do you have trouble getting your dog to listen? I got a call the other day from a woman who, when she was talking about training problems with her dog told me she knows she needs to do… Read More
2022-12-23 20:04
If you live in my Greater Cincinnati region, I don’t need to tell you we are just about on the verge of one of worst winter storms. Very quickly over the next few hours, outside wind c… Read More
2022-12-05 19:17
I had been looking forward to that night for several months, since the day I first heard about the upcoming performance one of my favorite local bands. My friends and I got there over two ho… Read More
2022-09-29 19:52
This so needs sharing adolescent dogs. Puppy adolescence is such a trying time for dog owners but it is also a very difficult and challenging time for your dog also. Think about teenage peop… Read More
2022-09-26 21:45
When I ask a new client about their dog’s exercise, more often than not, the answer has to do with, ‘walking my dog in my neighborhood.’ Walking their dog on a leash… Read More
2022-08-22 12:32
Often kids mean well with their interactions with your dog (or other dogs) but they can do things – like hugging – that can cause dogs to feel uncomfortable. A lesson… Read More
2022-08-02 19:21
Something to give you thought in your dog or bird training (or another species): If you react to your pet’s unwanted behavior in a way that is aversive to your pet whether that inflict… Read More
2022-07-13 18:46
How does your dog or puppy let you know he/she wants to be left alone or just wants to say NO? My Dawson has his Leave-Me-Alone spot where he sits just behind a living room seat.
Although mo… Read More
2022-06-27 20:33
Even for a dog who enjoys being outside and participating in a walk once outside, that same dog may make getting ready a challenge. It could be the sight of the collar and hands coming towar… Read More
2022-06-22 18:19
It is so easy to get frustrated when your pet doesn’t do what you like. Your puppy biting at the leash as you are trying to attaching it, is one of those cases. However, this video sho… Read More
2022-06-13 13:23
Here are four things you may want to on a walk your dog, for dog safety and your own safety, just in case of imminent danger from an off-leash dog.
NOTE that there is no guarantee that any o… Read More
2022-06-06 18:12
“My dog isn’t as smart as my previous dog.” I have heard a version of this many times, people comparing their current dog’s intelligence to that of their previous pet… Read More
2022-05-09 21:15
I was asked by a man the other day about when his dog growls during play. Specifically, he shared how his dog loves sticks and playing keep away. He described it as his dog teases with bring… Read More
2022-04-05 20:06
People have trouble teaching their dog to come (also called teaching their dog recall) for a number of reasons. In case you are wondering how to teach your dog NOT to come when called (remem… Read More
2022-03-30 23:15
I encourage you to give this some thought. Thinking you have a bad dog can cause you to use punishment to change. Instead consider that your dog’s barking and growling may be caus… Read More
2022-03-09 15:11
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the complaint, “My dog is stubborn.” It seems to be an epidemic among the canine species and apparently it is easily spread… Read More
2022-02-24 19:38
I have been to so many dog rescue adoption events. I’ve had my heart tugged by more experiences than I can count. Young dogs and puppies that are bouncing around, running into the arms… Read More
2022-02-18 14:56
Parents, it is important that you remember, you are ALWAYS modeling behavior for your child to learn. The way that your child sees you behaving around others is very likely to be repeated. W… Read More
2022-02-17 20:47
Playing is such a great for form of enrichment, exercise and practice of social skills. That is…so long as it is good, healthy play. If it isn’t a positive experience for both d… Read More
2022-02-03 23:36
Dog Bite Prevention Myth About Dogs And Kids: A child has to be directly interacting with a dog before a potential problem can occur. This past fall/early winter, I completed a 13… Read More
2022-02-03 22:51
I smile every time I see this video of Auggie, an aussiedoodle client of mine, and the little puppy. When a larger dog – who rumbles and tumbles and chases with the best of the other l… Read More
2021-12-08 18:18
Are you bringing home a puppy? Preparing for a new puppy before its arrival can go a long way toward helping you with puppy training success. While every puppy and every home is unique, I&rs&hell…Read More
2021-11-30 19:51
You may not be familiar with the phrase motivating operations, but you have very likely seen it in action.
Applied Behavior Analysis involves looking at the impact of the environment on beh… Read More
2021-11-21 14:18
Yes, ziplining at Hocking Hills can teach us about dog training.
So this happened on the last of my 4-day outdoor adventure get-away. And it was amazing! I wanted to challenge myself to… Read More
2021-10-25 18:38
Going up and down stairs can be scary for puppies. This little boy would not go into his garage on his own. I suggested we use pads to lessen the height between steps and make it less in… Read More
2021-10-04 11:29
A story to help with your understanding of puppy fear periods: Eighteen-week-old Louis, a Westie puppy, was very relaxed behind a gate that divided his area and the living room where I sa… Read More
2021-09-15 13:26
Should your child walk your dog on a leash? There is a lot to think about, even for adults. Every dog is different, so I may teach loose leash walking differently depending on the dog&hellip&hell…Read More
2021-09-01 13:40
There has been a lot published about the subject of how to greet an unknown dog. Many written with kids and dogs in mind, and dog bite prevention. Ask permission from the handler. Ask permis… Read More
2021-08-06 11:29
Giving treats to bitey puppies with really sharp teeth can take away the fun of treat delivery…and puppy training. Or dog training for that matter. I see nervous people pull… Read More
2021-07-20 12:26
Everyday learning. Just a reminder…if you want to see more consistency in your dog’s behavior, practice consistency in feedback throughout the day. Yes, short focused trainin… Read More
2021-07-19 16:47
I see it happen all of the time. When I ask people to show me how they ask their dog to sit, they they pull out a treat, hold it in front of their dog’s face and tell their dog to sit… Read More
2021-07-16 22:09
A dog training lesson from the field: When you are training in new places (or with new or more distractions), you may need some adjustments to help you and your dog succeed.continue… Read More
2021-07-12 13:33
Tight spaces can cause dogs to growl. Just ask Ginger. The other night she was resting in the darkened, narrow hallway just outside her human mom’s closed bedroom door. During the day… Read More
2021-06-21 20:39
There are times when you are practicing loose leash walking with your dog that you may need to change direction. One of my directional cues is “This Way.” It simply means, we… Read More
2021-06-18 19:24
“TO BE A GOOD LEADER, BE AN INSPIRER. My idea of a good leader is someone who shows empathy for others, someone who works to empower and inspire others to want to do more, be more. A g… Read More
2021-06-09 21:20
The dominance and alpha theories in dog training are very much still out there. From pet owners, I may hear things like, “my dog thinks he is the alpha in our house” or &ldquo……Read More
2021-06-07 12:45
Have a new puppy? I was interviewed on WCPO's Cincy Lifestyle show about tips for housetraining your puppy. Below are four puppy training tips for potty training, and below that is a vide… Read More
2021-06-02 17:42
Do you cheerlead when you train your pet? I thought I'd talk a little about what I mean by that, and why cheerleading can take away from your effectiveness to teach. Hope it helps!
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2021-05-24 14:50
Like so many puppies do, this little girl had a habit of chasing, pouncing on, and biting the broom. Here she is learning a different response. She is getting reinforced for calm behavior… Read More
2021-05-19 13:20
Meet Cody. An almost one year old havanese who mastered the art of barking at, pawing (and scratching), and jumping on his human mom (I will refer to those behaviors as needs seeking behavio… Read More
2021-04-28 13:45
The other day I visited the home of an Instagram phenom Harrison Ford (@HarrisonFordBulldog) and his newest housemate, Norman Peanut. There were some issues between adult dog and puppy, and… Read More
2021-04-15 13:35
I train dogs and puppies (and parrots and other animals) and teach others how to train their pets using positive reinforcement. That means teaching behaviors by building contingencies betwee… Read More
2021-04-12 20:13
When you have a little dog that takes anti-anxiety medication and has a fear of many large dogs, you tend to be careful about where and how you walk him. At least I am. Last week we had a ve… Read More
2021-04-09 01:33
I see children all of the time who love having a dog a part of their family. I also see many dogs that are uncomfortable and often do not feel safe around kids. That is why I think it is so… Read More
2021-04-05 20:48
A Reflection: Working With Behavioral Cases
Sometimes, I feel the need to share my reflections on my career in dog training. This is one of those times. I have been getting more and more c… Read More
2021-03-18 13:50
Do you have or are you getting a young puppy? Getting your puppy to sleep through the night won’t happen on your first night together. It may take time. Below I share some puppy traini… Read More
2021-03-11 13:24
As a dog and puppy enrichment toy, the West Paws Quizl can keep your pet busy for awhile. Like stuffing a Kong dog toy, you can stuff the Quizl with soft food and then freeze it for dog enri… Read More
2021-03-09 22:18
Let’s face it. Small puncture wounds (and the pain that comes with those wounds) on your hands and all up your arms is most definitely not on the list of puppy ownership pleasures. Whi… Read More
2021-02-22 21:50
Have you ever stopped to think about your personal needs, those parts of your life that help you to feel satisfied, fulfilled, happy and safe? How often do you think about your dog&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-02-17 13:01
When it comes to dog and puppy training (as well as training of parrots and other species), I believe whole heartedly in using and teaching the most positive approaches for creating behavior… Read More
2021-02-16 13:17
My reminder to you:
Everyday, let’s ALL practice using positive reinforcement more as feedback to ourselves and to those around us. The beautiful thing about behavior – When we f… Read More
2021-02-08 16:36
In my dog training, I help such a broad range of people to have a well-mannered dog or with help for their dog’s behavioral issues like fear. Much of how I do that is coaching people o… Read More
2021-02-05 13:06
Here are easy steps for teaching your dog or puppy to lay down on cue beginning with a food lure. I like to teach sit and lay down
separately as dogs can get those two behaviors confused. Th… Read More
2021-01-26 18:31
I’ve written before about the importance of crate training your puppy (teaching your puppy that the crate is an awesome, safe place to settle). When I brought Dawson, my maltipoo, home… Read More
2021-01-23 12:16
Dog and puppy enrichment is so important to not only their quality of life, but also to your helping them get their mental and physical stimulation needs met in positive ways. Plus, when you… Read More
2021-01-21 19:26
This week, on a very cold morning, I had an outdoor loose leash walking lesson. We needed to drive to several areas to find a place that was not covered with salt. At this time of year in Ci… Read More
2021-01-11 16:48
Two of the foundation behaviors I like to teach are recall (coming when called) and leave it or wait (meaning leave something alone.
Often a dog will learn to come to TREAT or LEAVE IT to wa… Read More
2020-12-25 16:36
During the holiday season, I like to remind my friends, family, clients, supporters and followers how very much all of you mean to me. Thank you…to all of you for being among my grati… Read More
2020-12-11 21:59
Does your family include a dog AND human children? Or do you have relative kids in your family who regularly interact with your dog or puppy? Give your child a gift of an online dog training… Read More
2020-12-10 13:45
Buy local! I have put together a short list of some great holiday gift ideas for dog lovers and dog owners in Cincinnati (and beyond). Each of the ideas is a Cincinnati small business owned… Read More
2020-12-10 03:21
This has come up in conversation about raising a puppy several times these past few weeks. If you are trying to teach your puppy to go potty outside, and your little friend, who just emptied… Read More
2020-12-08 14:33
Many homes I visit this time of year are decorated with beautiful, festive, welcoming visions. I just love holiday time. It brings out so many warm feelings inside. It also reminds me that i… Read More
2020-11-30 16:45
I saw the word ‘awaken’ over the weekend and it spoke to me. There are so many interpretations to that word. Its meaning to me had to do with motivation and inspiration, lightin… Read More
2020-11-26 16:01
Hi Everyone, I wanted to pop in and share a brief Thanksgiving message to all of you. This has been a tough year for all of us in so many ways. I get it. It has tested me to my core. One ch… Read More
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