To help your dog in his/her development, I appreciate teamwork, you, me, the other professionals who take care of your dog. At times, some refuse to share with me; and they have the right not to. At times, I myself am uncomfortable talking to some; I will take it upon myself each time because I put the interest of the dog and his/her home before my ego. I won't lie : there are individuals that really bite in the dog world. They gossip, they stab each other in the back, they d

The temperament Definitions according to the Larousse : "1. General disposition of the mood and sensitivity of a being in his relationship with himself and the external environment. 4. Quality of someone who has drive, dynamism, and willpower." The arousal level It is the ability of your dog to react, whether by moving, showing emotions, cognitively responding. If your dog wakes up takes five seconds to stretch, goes to the kitchen with nonchalance, his arousal level is prett

Every one to one's own trade ! First and foremost, perhaps even the main one : veterinarians alone are entitled to prescribe medication....

A dog that doesn't "warn" is a dog that no longer expresses any body language and/or vocal expression before attacking. A dog's seemingly...

These words trigger as much carelessness as passion. Their definitions are sometimes misguided to leave room for subjective perceptions,...

In another life, I held positions as a receptionist / assistant. In almost all of these positions, I was the only one to perform this...

Giving something up is not an easy exercise. It requires the ability to disengage, to deprive yourself. For your dog, the more specific...

Manipulative dog Often what is meant by that kind of sentence is that your dog is guilty of manipulating you in order to get you to...

The interest of the first appointment Depending on where you live, I will meet you either at your home or remotely. We then take stock of...

Your equipment for the walk is not suitable Sometimes the collar or the harness causes physical or emotional discomfort for your dog. The...

When I was an employee, the companies I worked for, some of their managers, motivated me to stay under my blankets, to come back on...

I am in favor of using various reinforcers, depending on their value, on the context, on the kind of training. ▶️ Remember the definition...

Reminder of the definitions 🔷 Reinforcement The action of bringing about a consequence following a dog's behavior, which increases the...

Sometimes I am asked what I think about this or that allopathic or phytotherapeutic treatment, this or that flower, this or that...

Whether it is to reinforce (= increase the probability of a behavior occurring = make your dog do this or that more often) or punish (=...

I could just work with dogs, train them, modify their behaviors, increase their confidence, reduce their fears and anxieties. I could...

In his life, your dog is likely to meet various professional on his path. In the life of your dog, you are likely to meet various...

I'm not keen on talking of « reactivity » because : it's pretty more reactive behaviors : a dog is too likely to be labeled that way as...