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Clicker Training For Dogs: Fast, Fun, And Effective!

I love when people ask me why I use clicker training to teach dogs. It gives me a chance to explain some basic dog training principles, such as how using behavior-contingent rewards:
1. Makes the right things easy and the wrong things hard because I can “shape” a behavior,
2. Allows me to pair a “click” with a “treat” [...]

admin | December 3rd, 2009 | Continued

About this Site

Krista Cantrell is an established dog behavior expert, nationally published author, dog whisperer, dog show competitor (95+agility and obedience titles in seven years), and featured in national television, radio, and print media.
She shares secrets, solutions, and shortcuts so that you can Live in the Land Of The Obedient Dog and create the “dog of your [...]

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If My Owner Only Knew: Why Dogs Act Out

Thanks to Gustavo for suggesting the blog topic: “If My Owner Only Knew.” He wanted to know “why dogs act the way they do and why they act out.” It’s perfect timing for his question…
Because last Wednesday I received an emergency message from a client, Clare*, about a dogfight. Normally her two young dogs are [...]

31Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Dog Dynamite: What Is The Best Way To Play Ball With Your Dog?

How many of you have ever seen a crazy ball dog? The one who wants you to “throw the ball,” “throw the ball,” and NEVER wants you to stop.
I know a totally “ball crazy” Labrador retriever, Mimee, who “demands” that Nan (not their real names) play ball NOW!
The minute Nan comes home, Mimee (with ball [...]

6Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Expanded Focus to Krista Cantrell Blog

I’m in the process of making some major changes to this blog. 
The biggest change is that it’s going to include stories, articles, comments about ALL the different things that I do and the people and animals that I meet as a cognitive animal behaviorist, animal whisperer, Cherokee-trained shaman and qigong practitioner.
There will be more photos [...]

13Mar2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Happy Halloween

I just finished writing an article on 10 Halloween Safety Tips for dogs. You can access it by clicking

10 Halloween safety tips
Please share this with as many people and groups that you know, so no dog lives will be lost.

 
Happy Howlidays!

19Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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My First Attempt at Attaching a Video

Puppy potty training is easy when your dog rings a bell to tell you when he needs to go outside.
logan-and-bell

19Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Choosing A New Dog: How to Find the Right Dog For You And Your Pack

Part 1 of 3.
On Saturday afternoon one of my clients wanted me to evaluate a rescue dog that she was thinking of bringing home.
She and her husband had already met the new dog at his foster home and liked his playful nature. And now they wanted my professional opinion…
Adopting a dog from a shelter [...]

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