Kat, Behaviour Tech

02/01/2024

Last weekend was Clicker Expo Live which I enjoyed from my couch, often joined by my dog Roland. A high point for me was the focus on making services more accessible, especially considering diversity and disability in mind. There are so many recordings I'm looking forward to watching (and rewatching!) - I'm glad I'll have access for the next year.

A business update - I'm slowly working my way through my waitlist and hoping to open up my bookings soon! Clients that I've met with in the past are still always welcome to book a follow-up, just shoot me an email.

And thank you for your patience while I am managing my own health and finding my "new normal"!

Image description: an ipad displaying a webinar, with a slide titled "ethical choice" along with a small black and white dog looking up at a handler who is sitting on a stool. Behind the ipad, a greater swiss mountain dog is sleeping.

01/11/2024

06/12/2023

🌞 Summer Break Announcement! 🐾

Hello, lovely pet owners! 🐱🐶

It's time for me to take a little break, recharge, and soak up the sunshine. ☀️ I will not be seeing clients during the Summer of 2023.

My services will resume in the Fall of 2023. Starting mid-August, I'll be opening up my calendar to current clients. New clients are welcome to join my waitlist now. Simply visit the link in my bio to secure your spot or go to www.katbehaviourtech.com

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful summer. See you soon!

06/12/2023

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10/05/2022

As each holiday comes around the sundial, it presents new challenges for worried dogs. Halloween might not include backyard fireworks (yet), but it does offer surprises where dogs otherwise walk comfortably every day.

If you're not already walking your dog with a good treat pouch hooked to your waist, you might be missing a good opportunity to practice counter-conditioning skills. When you encounter any graves, ghosts, skeletons or jack o'lanterns, watch your dog's reaction. If you see any hesitation or concern, back away and offer food with a happy voice (you know the voice - the kind that brings neighbors to their windows with concerned expressions). The most important piece is to allow your dog to make his own choice about approaching.

It's not necessary to feed only approaches and curiosity. Feeding worry can also be very helpful.

If your dog is significantly frightened, leave and give it another go tomorrow; there are weeks to go for changing your dog's emotional response from fear to indifference (or, more likely, excitement about more cheese).

10/01/2022

08/05/2022

Won the gold this year! Thank you to everyone who voted!

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07/29/2022

Voting ends July 31! I would be honoured and grateful for your vote!

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06/22/2022

Kat, Behaviour Tech has been nominated again as a fave pet trainer through Community Votes Ottawa! If I get enough nominations then I can move on to the voting stage. If you have a chance, I would appreciate the nominations! It's one click, no sign in needed and I think you can "nominate" daily!

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