Dog Decoder

The flyer for the podcast says Caring for Dogs: Pilley Bianchi, Wendy Lyons Sunshine and Carri Westgarth PhD. Beneath, there is a screenshot from the event showing (clockwise from top left) Zazie Todd, Pilley Bianchi, Kristi Benson and her cat Apricat, Carri Westgarth PhD, and Wendy Lyons Sunshine. Zazie, Pilley, Carri, and Wendy are holding up copies of their books (more info in the link). At the bottom is the flyer for Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, in blue with a cute but slightly worried Chihuahua.

New podcast alert! The recording is out of Caring for Dogs at Bark! Fest with Pilley Bianchi, @wlsunshine.bsky.social and Carri Westgarth PhD at Bark! Fest. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on Youtube, or read/listen/watch here www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/02/cari...

Practicing dropped leash Stay in empty outdoor malls before opening and after play is a great and safe way to practice real world training.

Dogs are masters at setting their own boundaries. It’s important for us to be their benevolent leaders and set appropriate boundaries.

Are you reacting or responding appropriately so they know what you want? Ask yourself.

If your dog is showing signs of stress while learning a task, doing agility, etc. stop and evaluate whether this is a necessary thing to do.

It’s best to keep your dogs emotional health in mind not just because you want them to do it.

Parkour fun in the real world.

Practicing anything you’ve taught your pup while out in the real world is fun, deepens your bond, builds confidence in them and builds up your trust account.

Look for anything in your environment and encourage you pup to engage in a game of Up and Off or Stay.

Pay attention to what your pup is trying to tel you, so you can help offer relief.

Pay close attention to what your pup is telling you so you can help offer relief. She’s not trying to be bad, she needs your help not punishment.

@drcaricannon.bsky.social

Feeding organic bone broth is one of my daily supplements to feed my dogs. This one has added Turmeric and Ginger. In the refrigerated section. So healthy for dogs and oh, yes me too.

Beeps Mean Treats: The Role of Maintenance Training in Counterconditioning for Fearful Dogs When you’re done with training your fearful dog to love something, it’s important to think about how to maintain your great results.

Great article by Zazie Todd of Companion Animal Psychology
www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/01/beep...

One tired #Rottie. Im learning the ropes of this platform over the next couple of weeks approaching Feb 1st when I will leave FB and IG, so bear with me and hope you’ll follow along.

Welcome! Thanks for following me here! I will continue to post all things dog with respect to animal advocacy and teaching you to see the world through a dog’s eye. Learning the ethology of dogs and how to speak their language to build a better bond between you and your dog.