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Chasing Reinforcement: Food + Delivery = Happy Training
“What do you have in your bait bag?” Erika asked. I showed her the huge bag filled with bits of cheddar cheese I’d been using.
From Stone Age Scraps to High Tech Kibble: A Brief History of Dog Food
Commercially produced dog food is the norm today, but it wasn’t alway so. How did our ancient ancestors feed their canine companions?
Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Feeding: Which is Better for Your Dog?
My dog training clients often ask whether it's okay to leave a bowl of dog food out all day or if they should feed their dog on a schedule.
Treats and Training: How To Make Those Calories Count
Whether you are using food to strengthen learned behaviors, teach new behaviors, change responses, provide enrichment, or prevent behavior problems from being rehearsed, food should function as a core part of your life with your dog.
Canine Cuisine: Make Your Own Training Treats
Here’s a training treat recipe that makes the most of your dogs favorite ingredients.