Hyperarousal: The Overexcited, Non-Stop Energy Dog
Stress and Reward-seeking Behaviors By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc A major frustration for some owners is their...
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Eileen Koval
Aug 720 min read
Serious Dog Attacks on Infants & Children: Understanding Behaviors to Inform a Preventive Approach
Explore the causes of serious newborn/child-directed dog attacks, early warning signs, and how to prevent these from occurring.
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Eileen Koval
Jun 1915 min read
Sometimes, the WORST Thing you can do is hire a “Trainer”
Whenever problem behaviors arise, people often seek a “trainer", but behavior outcomes can worsen significantly with the wrong professional.
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Eileen Koval
May 208 min read
Value Ratios: Helping Problematic Behaviors Around High-Value Resources
What does your dog perceive as being so extremely valuable that nothing else compares?
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Eileen Koval
Mar 76 min read
Stress at the Vet...the Dreaded Vet Clinic Lobby Waiting Area
The vet clinic lobby is a pet patient's first encounter when they enter the vet clinic. Is it calming? Stressful? Or is it terrifying?
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Eileen Koval
Jan 226 min read
What to Do When the Dog Gets it Wrong
Anyone teaching something new has experienced this. You may want to encourage them, but you are afraid of rewarding unwanted behavior.
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Eileen Koval
Jan 210 min read
"He Won’t Do Anything Unless I have a Treat!"
"He won't do anything I ask unless I have a treat!". If this sounds familiar, then read on....
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Eileen Koval
Nov 5, 202311 min read
What is Good Leadership? Love, Direction, Communication, and Understanding
Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc "Leadership" is one of those hot button words in the companion animal world that divides owners...
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Eileen Koval
Sep 21, 202312 min read
Grief Can Bring Personality Changes and Behavior Challenges in Pets
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Grief and sudden loss bring about deep and lasting emotions. It forces change upon us whether...
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Eileen Koval
Jul 14, 202310 min read
A Scientific Look at the Physics of Leash Pulling and No-Pull Dog Equipment
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc Pulling is not just a human problem, and not just a big dog/small owner problem. No-pull...
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Eileen Koval
Dec 29, 20228 min read
Aging Brings Behavior Changes: How We Can Help
Aging is inevitable, but there may be solutions to make aging a little bit easier for our pets.
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Eileen Koval
Nov 30, 20225 min read
If you let your big dog jump and climb on people....
If you allow your big dog to jump on people then I have some words for you...BAD OWNER.
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Eileen Koval
Oct 28, 202213 min read
Trust and Trauma Affecting the Dog/Human Relationship
We can never know what, where or whom a dog may associate with a traumatic experience. How we approach and handle trauma makes or breaks it.
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Eileen Koval
Jul 29, 202213 min read
What Makes a Dog a “Dog”?
What makes a dog a "dog" and why does this matter to dog owners? My recent visit to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta, Canada....
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Eileen Koval
May 27, 202210 min read
Dopamine: Making Behavior Substitutions More Successful
Learn about internal chemical "rewards" happening when dogs choose behaviors, and how we can use that with training substitution behaviors.
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Eileen Koval
Mar 19, 202217 min read
Is Your Dog Getting His Five Freedoms?
This is the most important article you will read about dog ownership and dog behavior.
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Eileen Koval
Nov 27, 20219 min read
Dominance and Pet Dogs: The Elephant in the Room
Dominance in pet dogs is not a myth, but misunderstandings abound. Good information from ethical trainers is key to positive outcomes.
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Eileen Koval
Oct 13, 202112 min read
A Comprehensive Look at Canine Anxiety
This article defines canine anxiety, how to spot it in our dogs, the causes, and how to prevent and/or address it.
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Eileen Koval
Sep 12, 20217 min read
Does My Dog Need Training?
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I decided to write this blog because in some parts of the country, a low percentage of owners...
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Eileen Koval
Aug 14, 202110 min read
Urine marking in Dogs: Piss, Postulation, and Preparation
This research based article explores urine marking in dogs, the ethological purposes, and how to effectively address urine marking indoors.
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