By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” ~ Albert Einstein I love this quote. In its great simplicity, it speaks volumes for both effective teaching and learning. This, from a world famous, brilliant physicist known for his general theory of relativity and recognized with... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: Why do dogs growl?
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC-Pet Behavior Columnist Often when I get a call about a growling dog, a lot of the blame is on the dog. Dogs get yelled at, sprayed with water, jerked on the leash and shocked, all meant to get the dog to stop growling…to teach the dog that growling... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: Sensitive Dogs
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC-Pet Behavior Columnist When Maisey, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, would greet people or other dogs, she tends to approach with a wiggly but lowered body posture and tail; and when she got to that person or dog, would tend to roll over and expose her belly. In these... Continue Reading →
