Positive Reinforcement Training

What is Fear Free?

Nov 29, 2023: Episode 160 A member of the public questioned the meaning of Fear Free. I'm paraphrasing here, as I wouldn't share quotes...

Fear Free Certified Professionals

Dec 2, 2023: Episode 155 There are multiple reasons for this post. Bragging is not one of them. Sits & Wiggles is; & always has been;...

"Honor The Animal..."

Oct 11, 2023: Episode 140 I made this meme approximately a year ago. I'm sharing it again to show some of our core beliefs. I am not a...

Desensitization & Counterconditioning

June 26, 2023: Episode 96 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: Kiba, a German Shepherd Blue Heeler mix, is one of our three family dogs. We began...

Reward Based Training Explanation

June 26, 2023: Episode 72 American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior advocates for reward-based learning. ASVAB: "Based on current...

Reactive Dogs

May 28, 2023: Episode 74 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: If you have a reactive canine, it is helpful to designate this information in writing on a...

Forward Growth

Episode 63: April 16, 2023 The photos we share (always with prior written agreement) of our client animals demonstrate comfortable,...

Dog Bite Prevention

Episode 61: April 7, 2023 Sits & Wiggles, LLC: National Dog Bite Prevention Week is upcoming. However, Sits & Wiggles feels that every...

What is positive reinforcement? Asked & Answered

Episode 45: Mar 16, 2023 1. What is positive reinforcement? Sits & Wiggles: Positive Reinforcement methods have been used on humans and...

San Francisco might become the first city in the nation to ban dog shock collars.

Episode 44: Mar 14, 2023 The following excerpt is from today's article in The San Francisco Herald. San Francisco might become the first...

Adversives are Illegal Elsewhere. Why not here?

Episode 43: Mar 14, 2023 Warning: Sensitive Content Why are shock collars still legal in the US? What progress have we made to change...

Hmmmm....

Episode 16: Mar 7, 2023 *****TRIGGER WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT*** Long read. I NEED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC. WE CAN'T MAKE HISTORY UNLESS...