Dr. Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog
Help, My Dog Bites! How to Deal with Dogs Who Bite »
Posted On: Monday, May 21st, 2012 | Comments: 1
If your dog bites or has bitten someone in the past, it is important to work with him so that it doesn't happen again. Here are some tips and tools for training dogs so that they are safe around new people.
Running With Your Dog: How to Train Fido to Run at Your Side »
Posted On: Friday, May 18th, 2012 | Comments: 0
Running with your dog is a great way for both of you to get exercises. Here is one way to train your dog to run at your side, rather than pulling you around by his leash.
Jonesy Conquers a Pine Tree! »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | Comments: 1
Why would a pine tree be dangerous? Jonesy demonstrates the dangers of pine cones.
Training a Dog to Love Eye Drops: Will This Also Train The Dog to Chew Medication Bottles? »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 | Comments: 3
Part of the recommended process of training a dog to love eye drops is to have the dog lick treats off the eyedrop bottle. Will this then teach the dog to chew on medication bottles, if he associates it with food? Find out the simple solution here!
Medical Conditions in Aging Pets »
Posted On: Friday, May 4th, 2012 | Comments: 2
Dogs and cats can develop many medical conditions as they get older. Here are a few symptoms to be on the look out for.
Help! My Vet is Scaring My Dog! »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 | Comments: 3
Some veterinarians aren't aware when a dog's body language indicates they are fearful. Here are some steps to take to encourage your vet to interact properly with your pet.
Clicker Training Horses: Can It Be Done? »
Posted On: Friday, April 27th, 2012 | Comments: 7
Can you really clicker train a horse? For decades, dolphin and killer whale trainers have been using a variation on positive reinforcement called clicker training. In the 1980s, the method started picking up steam with dog trainers and now it's finally catching on with horses too.
The Loss of a Pet: Resources to Help You Grieve »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 | Comments: 6
To some people, the loss of a pet or even the decision to euthanize seems just another complication of day-to-day life. To others, the loss of an animal companion can lead to overwhelming grief.
Scrub Jay vs. Dog: Who is Smarter? »
Posted On: Friday, April 20th, 2012 | Comments: 1
Who is smarter? A scrub jay or a dog? The answer may surprise you. Read here about research done with scrub jays that proves just how intelligent they really are.
My Dog is Fearful of Strangers: Tethering Dogs in Front of Stores »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 | Comments: 3
Do you ever tether your dog outside a store while you run in for a minute? Here is why it might not be a good idea for all dogs.
Medical Issues in Pets May Cause Behavior Problems »
Posted On: Friday, April 13th, 2012 | Comments: 3
Some behavior problems in pets may be related to a hidden medical issue.
Dog Training Classes Can and Should Be More than Sit, Stay, Stand »
Posted On: Friday, April 6th, 2012 | Comments: 4
Dog training classes can and should be more than sit, stay, stand. From focusing on their owner to controlling impulse control, our global approach allows the dog-human teams to improve at an incredibly fast rate and provides a structured way for humans and their dogs to really enjoy each other’s company.
Jonesy Declares Pampering Pickle One of his Favorite Stores »
Posted On: Friday, April 6th, 2012 | Comments: 0
Pampering Pickle Goodies and Gifts for Dogs is located in Placerville, CA, and is more than just a store. Owner, Theresa Corley, focuses more on education than mere sales.
Marian (Breland) Bailey Interprets Misbehavior of Organisms »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 | Comments: 4
In their experiences training up to 1000 animals on a given day, the Brelands came upon some unexpected findings which they published in their landmark paper, The Misbehavior of Organism. In this paper, they described a number of cases with different species where strong species-specific behaviors interfered with the learning process and caused delays in performance and delays in reinforcements.
How Do I Train My Dog to Stop Chasing the Chickens, Cat, Rat…And Our Other Pets? »
Posted On: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 | Comments: 2
How do I train my dog to stop chasing the chickens? It is all about teaching your dog an alternate, more appropriate behavior. Read more here.
Which Category of Operant Conditioning is It? »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 | Comments: 8
It seems like almost everyone is familiar with some of the categories of operant conditioning; however, most people aren’t fluent enough to necessarily get the category correct. Here are some examples.
Heavenly Greens Synthetic Turf: Making Life with Dogs That Much Easier »
Posted On: Friday, March 23rd, 2012 | Comments: 0
Heavenly Greens synthetic turf makes it easy to clean up after dogs, plus is always photo and video-ready. Here is the step by step installation process.
Become More Exciting Than a Squirrel: Teaching a Reliable Come When Called »
Posted On: Friday, March 16th, 2012 | Comments: 3
Does your dog have a reliable come when called? Find out here the steps to train your dog to race to you whenever you call him!
Keller and Marian Breland Create the Field of Applied Animal Psychology »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 | Comments: 2
Animal Behavior Enterprises, founded by Keller and Marian Breland, created the field of applied animal psychology. Here is their first landmark paper.
Learn to Earn Program - Frequently Asked Questions »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 | Comments: 5
Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding Dr. Yin's version of the Learn to Earn program.
Regular Leash vs. Hands-free Waist Leash: Which is Safer When Your Dog Pulls? »
Posted On: Monday, March 5th, 2012 | Comments: 8
Which is safer when your dog pulls: a regular leash or a hands-free waist leash? Find out here!
Dante Meows Too Much: How I Stopped the Incessant Meowing »
Posted On: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 | Comments: 3
Some cats, like Bengals, like to meow incessantly. Here's one way to stop the constant noise and train quiet behavior instead.
Gentle Leader Head Collar: Reinforcement or Punishment? »
Posted On: Friday, February 24th, 2012 | Comments: 2
What category of operant conditioning does the Gentle Leader head collar fall under? Find out why it is important to be able to distinguish the difference between punishment and reinforcement.
Which Types of Collars and Harnesses are Safe for Your Dog? »
Posted On: Monday, February 20th, 2012 | Comments: 8
Which types of collars and harnesses are safe for your dog? Here is a summary of the pros and cons of some of the various collars and harnesses for dogs.
The Learn to Earn Program: Implementing the Program »
Posted On: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 | Comments: 12
Here are the first steps to implement Dr. Yin's version of the Learn to Earn Program, which teaches humans the leadership skills they will need, as well as teaching impulse control in dogs. From excessive barking and jumping, to aggression and separation anxiety, one of the common issues is that these dogs tend to lack impulse control and their humans need to find better ways to provide guidance and leadership.
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