Find your clients a dog trainer in 4 easy steps!

On August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 By Joyce KeslingIn 1, behavior problem, behaviorist, dog aggression, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, puppy training, Sarasota FL, Service Dog, Therapy Dog, Training dogs, veterinarian

Find your clients a dog trainer in 4 easy steps!

DOG TRAINING TRIAL-BY-ERROR VS ERRORLESS LEARNING

On July 5, 2016April 24, 2018 By Joyce KeslingIn dog trainingLeave a comment

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IAABC Statement on LIMA

On January 20, 2015November 19, 2019 By Joyce KeslingIn 1, About Responsible Dog, behaviorist, Bradenton FL, cat behavior, dog aggression, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, puppy training, Sarasota FLLeave a comment

What Is LIMA? LIMA requires that trainers and behavior consultants use the “least intrusive, minimally aversive technique likely to succeed in achieving a training [or behavior change] objective with minimal risk of producing adverse side effects.” It is also a competence criterion, requiring that trainers and behavior consultants be adequately trained and skilled in order to ensure that the least intrusive and aversive procedure is in fact used. 1 LIMA Is Competence-Based LIMA requires that trainers/behavior consultants work to increase the use of positive reinforcement and lessen the use of punishment in work with companion animals and the humans who care for them. LIMA protocols are designed to be maximally humane to learners of all species. In order to ensure best practices, consultants/trainers should pursue and maintain competence in animal behavior consulting through education, training, or supervised experience, and should not advise on problems outside the recognized boundaries of their competencies and experience.2

Disciplined Dog Training Using Play

On March 21, 2011May 1, 2016 By Joyce KeslingIn 1, Dog Play Socialization, Training dogsLeave a comment

How can the behavior consultant help? In matters of behavior, dog owners should seek out only those consultants qualified through appropriate education and training. Animal behavior problems can be complicated along with recognizing the unique characteristics of each individual animal and family. The skilled behavior consultant will embrace not only scientific knowledge but will have sufficient education in dog behavior consulting as exemplified by cynopraxic modalities. The cynopraxic trainer-consultant will not only acknowledge the necessity of play, esthetic appreciation, emotional empathy, compassion and ethical restraint but will characterize qualities that mediate connectedness, facilitate the bonding process, support behavioral healing, composure, sincerity of purpose, presence and a certain amount of playfulness (Lindsay, 2001). In conclusion, “the ability to train dogs is an art that depends on a trainer’s ability to play and a dog’s ability to play in turn…where there is no play, there is no relationship or meaning.” Play facilitates “portals of affection and trust” and “humane dog training is playing with a purpose” and as “Heine Hediger (1955/1968) said, ‘Good training is disciplined play’ Lindsay (2001).