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Enrichment: It’s not just for zoo animals

Sara Matters, M.A. August 1, 2017

When I worked in zoos, I was fascinated with enrichment, the discipline of providing captive animals with objects and activities that would stimulate natural, active behavior. I didn’t give the concept of enrichment much thought for my dogs, though. After all, they got walks, had a back yard to play in and kids to play… [Read More]

How a rewards-based trainer works

Sara Matters, M.A. January 10, 2017

At a Christmas party, I was challenged on how I work if I don’t work like Cesar Millan. Too many people have learned what they understand about dogs or dog training from television, and many dog trainers–not to mention trainers of other species–don’t train animals in the ways depicted by television personalities. There are several… [Read More]

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