Tag Archives: Clara

What You Reinforce is What You Get

Posted on August 5, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Bob Bailey said, “What you click is what you get.” There is a lot of wisdom in this simple remark. Among other things, it emphasizes to me that we don’t always realize exactly what we are marking and reinforcing, but … Continue reading →

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When Management Succeeds

Posted on July 15, 2013 by eileenanddogs

“Management fails.” Have you heard this saying? Did you understand completely what the person meant? I’m going to explain it in some detail for those who aren’t familiar with the terminology or concept, then tell my own management story. Management … Continue reading →

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The Ex-Pen Garden

Posted on June 14, 2013 by eileenanddogs

How about something light and pleasant to get ready for the weekend! One of my life goals has always been to have a big vegetable garden. And when I got my own place I did it. These are low res … Continue reading →

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But What if Your Dog Runs Out Into Traffic?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Anyone who spends any time on FaceBook reading the arguments between trainers who train mainly with positive reinforcement and those who don’t has seen this question. Just lately I have seen three different versions of it: But what if your … Continue reading →

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7 Great Benefits of Flirt Pole Play for You and Your Dog

Posted on April 24, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Clara’s and Zani’s Experiences If you have been following the blog, you may have seen that Clara is an absolute maniac for the flirt pole. It is right up there with playing ball in her list of favorite things. I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Digging It with Mom

Posted on April 17, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Something light and pleasant to watch during a sad week. Link to video for email subscribers. A couple more fun “digging” oriented videos. Rhodesian Ridgeback Gardeners: A classic. Sleet and Wren’s new Amazing double trick! (When you see what Wren’s reinforcement … Continue reading →

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A Secret for Training Two Dogs

Posted on April 11, 2013 by eileenanddogs

I think this is as close as I’ll ever come to a “how-to” blog. Here is my usual disclaimer: I am not a professional trainer and I have trained only my own dogs. But there is a secret to training … Continue reading →

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Three Behaviors I’m Tempted to Punish, and Why I Don’t

Posted on March 21, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Whoa there, friends. Don’t misquote me. Before I go any further, I want to clarify that I am talking about negative punishment. Negative punishment is the kind where you remove something the animal wants when they do an undesired behavior. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Clara got Mail!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Watch as Clara deftly opens her package from GoughNuts. We are not affiliated with the company and were not asked to feature their products. We’re just very happy customers: Clara because she loves the balls, and myself because they are … Continue reading →

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High Speed Nosework

Posted on March 13, 2013 by eileenanddogs

Just a little fun for the middle of the week. Clara can now find her ball anywhere in the yard in under a minute. I’m going to have to start burying it, or get a bigger yard. Or I know! … Continue reading →

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