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Scared For Life: Single-Event Learning In Dogs
Scared For Life: Single-Event Learning In Dogs

Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for. They can experience something so impactful that it only takes a single time for them to understand that the experience is something to be avoided or scared of. This is called single-event learning (sometimes called a one-time learning event), and it's more common in dogs than you might think. If you have ever trained your dog, you know that usually, it would take many repetitions for your dog to understand the consequences of certain events or actions. However, single-event learning can be so frightening (or in some cases, pleasant) that your dog develops an avoidance, fear, or phobia with a single exposure. Keep reading to learn more about how single-event learning works and what you can do to help your scared dog.

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Behavioral, Dog TrainingLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCsingle-event learning, single event learning, one time learning event, scared dog, fearful dog, fear, fear-based reactivity, fear-based reactivty, fearfulnes, fearfulness, fearful dogs, safety, behavioral, behaviorists, behavior consultant, dog behavior, scary, triggers, trigger stacking
The Difference Between Dog Training and Dog Behavior Consulting—And How to Know Which One You Need
The Difference Between Dog Training and Dog Behavior Consulting—And How to Know Which One You Need

If you're a dog owner, you know that there are a lot of different services out there purporting to help with your furry friend. But how do you know which one is right for you and your dog? In this blog post, we'll be discussing the difference between dog training and dog behavior consulting, and outlining when you might need each service.

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Dog Training, BehavioralLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCdog behavior, dog owner, dog trainers, dog training, dog trainer, dogs, dog behavior modification, dog behavior consulting, behavior consultant, behavior consulting, behaviorists, behavior modfication, behavioral, canine behavior, dog training services
Teamwork As A Trainer: Collaboration Success In Training
Teamwork As A Trainer: Collaboration Success In Training

Life, however, doesn’t just give us people we agree with, and sometimes there will be a good reason for us to need to peacefully collaborate with people whose ethical stances are different from our own. Even in professional debates and conversations at conferences, there is a chance for each person to input their opinion into the conversation for review by the group.

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Dog Training, Pet Professional AdviceLauren Tsaodog trainers, professional, teamwork, team, leader, leaders, leadership, success, successful, successful trainer, collaboration, vets, pet professionals, pet professional, professional skills, professionals, professional dog trainer, professional dog training, professional skill set, students, working with students, work together, working with clients, behaviorists, pet profession, career
Teamwork As A Trainer: Building Trust As A Dog Trainer
Teamwork As A Trainer: Building Trust As A Dog Trainer

As professional animal trainers, trust is a colossal part of our job whether we are aware of it or not. We need the trust of the animal so, we can function as a team with the animal and we aren’t injured. However, we also need the trust of the human-side of the equation. The animal’s owner must trust in our opinion, expertise, and ability to provide the results they are asking for in a humane and effective way.

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Dog Training, Pet Professional AdviceLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCpet professionals, pet profession, pet professional, vets, behaviorists, dog trainers, trust, team, teamwork, education, professional, professional skills, professionals, professional dog trainer, professional dog training, professional skill set, clients, working with clients, students, work together, working with students, collaboration
Teamwork As A Trainer: Knowing Your Broader Team
Teamwork As A Trainer: Knowing Your Broader Team

The dog’s owner, vet, vet behaviorist, doggie daycare, pet sitter, and anyone else interacting with the animal on a semi-usual basis is on our broader team. We must consider if what they are doing is working for us or against us and how we can extend what Ferrazzi describes as “care, concern, commitment, and camaraderie” to everyone on our broader team to accomplish our common goal; a happy, healthy animal the owner can live with (Ferrazzi, 2020).

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Dog Training, Pet Professional AdviceLauren Tsaotrainer advice, trainer tips, professional, professional dog trainer, leadership, teamwork, team, relationship, professionals, professional skills, working with students, work together, working with clients, students, clients, vets, behaviorists, professional skill set, professional dog training, pet professionals, pet profession, pet professional