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The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) is a global organization that believes in minimal use of aversive stimuli and maximal use of effective reinforcers to modify animal behavior.

Laura DeMaio Roy

Laura DeMaio Roy is a family pet and service dog trainer in Connecticut who trains tricks, disc, agility, herding and shed hunt in her free time with her rescued cattle dog Jake and her German Coolie puppy, Cool “Whip."

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Shoshi Parks, Ph.D. is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-ka), Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), the owner of Modern Hound Dog Training in San Francisco, CA and a dog training instructor at the San Francisco SPCA.

Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

By Steve Dale

How do you keep your dog healthy and happy as they age? Hear from Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Steve Dale, as he walks you through tips and tricks to keep your dog’s tail wagging long into his or her golden years.

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

By Steve Dale
It may seem logical that punishment can stop a pet’s bad behavior. Punishment can vary widely from using a rolled-up newspaper to strike (or threaten to strike) a pet; yelling…

Teaching Your Dog the “Come” Command – Outdoors

By Steve Dale
Will your dog respond differently to the “come” command when you play outdoors? Hear from Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Steve Dale, as he walks you through the distractions and challenges you…

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