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Puppy Developmental Stages – Croney Research Group
From the Croney Research Group A puppy’s early life is a period of rapid physical, sensory, and behavioral development. They quickly attain new skills and abilities. As puppies progress through developmental stages their experience of the world changes. Understanding...
Changing fearful behavior in dogs – Croney Research Group
Changing fearful behavior often requires specific techniques, which are different from “training.” We use desensitization and counterconditioning (ds/cc) when a dog is uncomfortable with something. Over time, ds/cc changes how they feel AND changes their behavior!...
Basic Training for Kenneled Dogs: Croney Research Group
Why Train Your Dogs? Training: Helps you have good relationships with your dogs Reduces the frequency of problem behaviors (such as fear of strangers and jumping up on people) Increases comfort during basic care (such as grooming and veterinary care) Prepares your...
How to find a behavior expert: Croney Research Group
You may need help with basic training or for a more serious dog behavior concern. Regardless, you want to work with a qualified professional who uses humane, evidence-based methods. If you are experiencing a problematic behavior with your dog, the first step is a...
Quick Tips for Success: Environmental Enrichment in Kennels – Croney Research Group
Environmental enrichment is the provision of accommodation or enhancement to the kennel that improves the quality of animal care in various ways. Effective enrichment: a. increases the number and types of normal
behaviors dogs show. b. reduces abnormal behaviors. c. increases dog’s use of the space given to them. d. helps dogs to cope with stress by giving them the opportunity to have some control over themselves and aspects of their environment. Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2021). Quick Tips for Success: Environmental Enrichment in Kennels. Life of Riley at Spring Point