I don’t tend to use the phrase “Reward Training” but it’s essentially what I do!

Why Reward Train Your Dog or Puppy?

By Aidan Bindoff

All puppies and dogs need some form of training. What’s so good about Reward Training and why would we choose to Reward Train our dog or puppy?

Reward Training uses the principles of Operant Conditioning, specifically Positive Reinforcement. Positive Reinforcement is where we give a reward to increase or maintain behavior. Read the rest of this entry

I love to drive our cats wild by playing with a laser pointer, but my own dogs aren’t too intrigued. Here is some good information on whether t0  use one with dogs.

Are Laser Pointers Safe for Your Puppy Dog?

By Aidan Bindoff

Are laser pointers safe to use with dogs for training or play? Some dogs have developed serious “obsessive-compulsive” type behaviors (known as a “stereotypie”) when allowed to chase the dot from a laser pointer, yet others do not develop these behaviors. So how do we know if our dog is at risk of developing a stereotypie when exposed to a laser pointer, and is the light dangerous to our dog’s eyes? Read the rest of this entry