Based in Santa Barbara, California. We offer force-free, humane, rewards-based dog training and behavior consulting services locally and online.
Dog training and behavior coaching. Private dog training, public classes, workshops, community outreach programs, eBooks and virtual coaching.
Dog training and behavior coaching. Private dog training, public classes, workshops, community outreach programs, eBooks and virtual coaching.
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Consistency in your approach will produce consistency in the behaviors!
By Joan Hunter Mayer There are many things you can do to make training your inquisitive canine easier. In previous posts on this site, we’ve explored understanding what motivates your dog and teaching your pup to generalize. Yet another key facet of training success is consistency. What is Consist...
Happy Birthday, B.F. Skinner! Your gift to us is a humane, force free approach.
B. F. Skinner was born on March 20, 1904 in Susquehanna, a small railroad town in the hills of Pennsylvania just below Binghamton, New York. With one younger brother, he grew up in a home environment he described as “warm and stable”. His father was a rising young lawyer, his mother a housewi...
First, you'll want to figure out why your inquisitive canine might be anxious, then you'll want to do something about it. Inverse shares tips to help.
Is your dog feeling anxious? Trainers weigh in on how you can help ease their mind.
Enrichment, puzzle-solving opportunities, good health all add up to be one happy inquisitive canine!
Among the people who have a firm grasp of both the joys and the struggles of pet ownership are dog trainers, which is why I’ve consulted a number of them for their best advice on how to make living with a furry friend as smooth as possible.
Teaching independence, self-control, and having their undivided attention. Just a few essentials for training your inquisitive canine.
Guidance and feedback are vitally important when raising a healthy and happy inquisitive canine. Not only for in-the-moment situations...
Why isn't your inquisitive listening to your cues? Maybe they haven't learned to generalize the behavior.
By Joan Hunter Mayer Would you like to learn how to encourage your dog to work with you wherever you happen to be? Then, one of the most important concepts you can remember is that of generalization. Generalizing means taking a skill your dog has grasped in one area and making sure they understand i...
Happy National Love your Pet Day! A new place to play, extra sniffing time, and special treats? Whatever choose, here’s to loving your amazing pet! 🐾❤️
#loveyourpetday
#nationalpetday
#petsarefamily
Happy National Love Your Pet Day! What a fantastic way to celebrate during the long weekend - TGIF (thank goodness for Fido) indeed!
“Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet and family lifestyle expert, founded National Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the...read more...
Positive conditioned responses for the win!
February is Responsible Pet Owners Month, a time to "...take a close look at how you meet your animal friend's needs."
Happy 2022! Cheers & woofs!!
"Dear Diary, today I watched my dog sniff a blade of grass for two hours." We love that Maria Scrivan totally understands a dogs need to sniff!! #K9nosework
View the comic strip for Half Full by cartoonist Maria Scrivan created November 22, 2021 available on GoComics.com
Reasons why, budget, breed/mix, resources...all things to consider when acquiring a new inquisitive canine!
By Joan Hunter Mayer “Oh! What a cute little doggy…Let’s bring him home!” So, you’re thinking about adding a cuddly puppy or snuggly adult pooch to your family. Those big soft eyes. That sweet face. Visions of camaraderie, joy, and pure contentment. Ah yes, there is little that compares wi...
Happy National Pit Bull Awareness day! Pawfect time to learn a few more tidbits about the breed!
Just in time for National Pit Bull Awareness Day, here are the top 10 facts you should know about adopting a pit bull.
Helping to make Halloween less spooky for inquisitive canines!
We don’t want dogs to tolerate wearing costumes; we want them to love it! If they don’t, then perhaps we can...read more...
From folks who know something about training and treats!
We’ve created a list of foods that are healthy and relatively low in calories so you can avoid unbalancing your pet’s diet with too many foods coming from outside their main diet.
Ended my week having to work with this little cutie. Poor me! 😂🥳
Part 2 of our blog series addresses more impulse control challenges with our inquisitive canines - including solutions!
In this next installment, we will walk you through training polite manners for greeting others while on leash. It’s nice to...read more...
If you want your inquisitive canine to behave nicely when out and about, then you just need to practice!
#trainitbeforeyouneedit
When engaging with an unregulated industry, does this mean we need to be more inquisitive?
By Joan Hunter Mayer Based on the comments from previous posts, I'm glad that the topic of dog training is being discussed - education and awareness are key! Did you know that dog training is an unregulated industry in many countries, including the U.S.? There are no official government bodies that....
Dogs do what works...we call it "begging." You get what you reinforce!
When was the last time you enjoyed a guilt-free snack? For us dog lovers, it’s not usually the guilt over calories that gets us; it’s...read more...
Part 2 of our dive into training techniques helps you take a closer look at what the options are all about. Thank you Edhat Santa Barbara for giving us the platform.
By Joan Hunter Mayer Welcome back! In the first part of this two-part series, we defined three of the most common dog training philosophies: force-free, aversive and ‘balanced.’ We looked at how reinforcement and punishment relate to animal behavior and compared how each of the three techniques ...
What will you be doing today to honor International Dog Day? Wait...isn't every day "dog day" 🥳😅👏🐾
#internationaldogday #nationaldogday #dogstagram #dogsofinsta #dogslife #dogsarefamily
Breaking down all of the training techniques out there, to help pet parents think critically.
By Joan Hunter Mayer Pet parents, what’s your training style? Do you give a treat when your dog sits on cue? Yell when your dog jumps up on guests? Reward some behaviors and punish others? As you search for practical dog training solutions to everyday challenges, you’ll likely come across advice...
Remember, when it's time to "wine down," you'll want to teach your canine companion the necessary life skills he or she will need to make adventures more enjoyable for everyone!
Sit, stay, and savor your wine with your canine best friend by your side.
A meaty post, to say the least.
By Joan Hunter Mayer Pup parents, do you sometimes feel like you’re “cheating” when you use food treats for training your dog? Or have you been accused of resorting to bribery? Ever since launching The Inquisitive Canine, I’m often asked about this pawsitively meaty topic. And I love when th...
Today is the BIG day for workin' woofers! It's Take Your Dog to Work Day! What will your inquisitive canine be doing today? Admin work? Leading meetings? Our very own Ringo Starr will be in charge of lap-duties at Dad's office.
Cat World Domination Day??? Hmm, what would this Cat World look like? Sleep all day, play all night, find that ray of sunshine…? Could it be kinda purr-fect!?! Manny says he's on board! What about you?
Heigh-ho heigh-ho, it's off to the office your inquisitive canine goes!! Yup! It's that time of year, folks. How will you be celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day® this Friday, June 25th?
Take Your Dog to Work Day® - one of my favorite pawlidays - is Friday, June 25! (More like Fri-yay!) The better news?...read more...
For our own Ringo Starr, every day is a party. How about your inquisitive canine? Anything extra special for National Dog Party Day? #celebrategoodtimes #DogPartyDay
National Dog Party Day is celebrated on June 21st, and it's a fun holiday for dogs to let loose and enjoy the company of other canines. If you've never thrown a dog party before, this is a good day to give it a chance. Dog parties can be as elaborate or as laid-back as you and your pup want them to....
A miracle of all miracles - tired border terriers! Archie and Gizmo are living proof! #HappyTGIF
Show your appreciation by taking a moment to look at things from your inquisitive canine’s point of view, as opposed to making assumptions. #PetAppreciationWeek
The first time my husband and I took Emma, our newly adopted Beagle, out for a walk, we knew we were in trouble. Emma was terrified. Her tail was perpetually tucked, the wrinkles on her brow screamed misery, her pupils were dilated and she wouldn’t budge. We were completely in over our heads. So, ...
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