By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC-Pet Behavior Columnist It is so easy to find photos of a young child laying on top of her family dog while he is sleeping. Sometimes adults may even encourage it for the sake of a photo. Is this a good thing to encourage? My answer to that question:... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC-Pet Behavior Columnist When a dog rolls over onto his back, it is common for people in his presence to think it is a solicitation for a belly rub…but that is not always the case. Sure, when my Dawson jumps onto my lap at night and then rolls over... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC-Pet Behavior Columnist “Our learners should respond to requests because they have the skills and motivation to do so and not because they are forced to behave in order to avoid punishment.” — Dr. Susan Friedman. I love this quote from Dr. Friedman. This talks to me on so... Continue Reading →
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 →
