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Jun 24, 2021

How to use trial and success learning to our own behaviour?

Jun 24, 2021

Many times we don’t even bother trying to learn a new skill. We convince ourselves that it’s not for us. When what we could do is to find the first successive approximation and start learning through a fun and successful process.

Jun 24, 2021

May 21, 2021

Tips on loose leash walking (video)

May 21, 2021

Loose leash walking has a lot of complexity to it. In reality, there are many behaviours that need to be taught but even more importantly every change in the environment can affect it! Here are a few tips and tricks that you can try while training your dog.

May 21, 2021

Nov 26, 2020

Dog training in animal shelter - dealing with mistakes (video)

Nov 26, 2020

We can have a training plan in mind but it's the dog who will tell us if the plan is good or not. Don’t be afraid to move back a few steps in your training plan and ask for less at any point. Work with whatever you have in front of you. Looking back at the video you've made, you might realise whose mistake that really was.

Nov 26, 2020

Jul 23, 2020

Are you walking your dog for yourself or your dog?

Jul 23, 2020

Walking your dog can be a frustrating experience. It comes from misunderstanding each other. The dog doesn’t get to read all of the news (or check his Facebook) through sniffing and you feel like he doesn’t listen to you or is disobedient. Changing the way you see the walks and lowering your expectations can be an easier and faster way to enjoy your walks again.

Jul 23, 2020

Jun 18, 2020

Is it possible to train a cat?

Jun 18, 2020

Wouldn’t it be great to train your cat to come when called?

Jun 18, 2020

Posts tagged confident

Low self-confidence battles that you cannot see

Do you ever feel self-doubt and low-self confidence?

I have to admit I fought many low self-confidence battles throughout the years! It's not an easy journey but it's a process that I will continue for the rest of my life.

About me, behaviourAnna BartosikJune 3, 2021About me, self-reflection, negative self-talk, self-confidence, confident, confidence, battle, self-doubt, process, human learning, Learning, journey, human behavior, habit, habitsComment

From fearful to confident

Working with fearful dogs is based on consistency and predictability. Environment plays a huge role and can easily exacerbate fear. The animal shelter environment is very difficult as everything there is different for the dog. That’s why it’s even more fulfilling to watch a transformation dogs can go through in there.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikAugust 6, 2020fearful, fear, fearless, confident, dog training, Dog trainer, positive reinforcement, least intrusive most positive, clicker training, positive dog training, positively, loopy trainingComment