In this episode, Cat explores resource guarding from a trust perspective, highlighting six key factors: safety, security, protection, care, guidance, and resources. These form a chain, and when weakened, problematic behaviors such as resource guarding arise. Cat reveals  how each variable influences trust and chats about how key indicators for assessing your dogs Trust Factor including seeking comfort and sharing resources freely. Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

In this third and final episode in the series "Sit: A Gateway for Understanding," Cat chats about "sit" as a portal to understanding the deeper dynamics of your relationship with your dog and their behavior. Cat introduces the concept of emergence and discusses how your communication system, body orientation, and the space between you and your dog in every interaction (parts I and II in this series) can profoundly impact trust, security, safety, obedience, conflict, cooperation and your dog'  overall behavior.  Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Join Cat, Your Dog Trainer, in this Behavior Bytes episode as we embark on a journey of Dynamic Dog Discovery. Through the lens of systems thinking, Cat introduces five key questions to help you to unlock the mysteries behind your dog's behavior. From identifying immediate events to analyzing recurring patterns and exploring organizational structures, Cat guides you in uncovering the driving factors and potential misalignments influencing your dog's behavior. Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Welcome to Bark Basics! In Part II of this III part series "Sit: A Gateway for Understanding," Cat zooms in and explores the inner workings of the dog's side of the conversation. She examines communication systems, body positioning, and spatial dynamics. Join Cat as she goes beyond the basics, exploring the nuanced layers of the sit cue.  Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Welcome to Weekend Woofs! In today's episode Reactive but Friendly: Navigating Canine Space Bubbles, Cat answers a question about a reactive yet friendly Rottweiler, Teddy. The question revolves around Teddy's enthusiasm and  desire to greet everyone and anyone, sometimes leading to problematic (and embarrassin ) situations. Cat introduces the concept of proxemics, exploring the hidden dimensions of flight, critical, social and personal space zones or bubbles as a framework for understanding and resolving Teddy's reactivity.Works Cited:Hall, E. T., Birdwhistell, R. L., Bock, B., Bohannan, P., Diebold Jr, A. R., Durbin, M., ... & Vayda, A. P. (1968). Proxemics [and comments and replies]. Current anthropology, 9(2/3), 83-108.Hediger, H. (1950). Wild animals in captivity: an outline of the biology of zoological gardens (G. Sircom, Trans. 1964 ed.). New York: Dover.Hediger, H. (1955). The psychology and behaviour of animals in zoos and circuses (G. Sircom, Trans. 1968 ed.). New York: Dover.Additional Resources Behavior Adjustment Therapy (BAT)https://grishastewart.com/bat-overview/Space Invaders by Eileen Anderson https://eileenanddogs.com/blog/2020/04/29/space-invaders-humans-pressure-dogs-animals/ Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Welcome to Behavior Bytes! Join Cat Your Dog Trainer for "Resource Guarding 101," the inaugural episode in our Wednesday series on Understanding Resource Guarding in dogs through a systems thinking lens. Join Cat as she dives into the fundamentals: defining resource guarding, common behaviors, what dogs guard, and the myriad of factors influencing this behavior. Hint: resource guarding often has nothing to do with resources. Tune in for insights and myth-busting about this complex dog behavior!----‐----------------------------------------------Works Cited:Jacobs, J. A., Coe, J. B., Widowski, T. M., Pearl, D. L., & Niel, L. (2018). Defining and clarifying the terms canine possessive aggression and resource guarding: A study of expert opinion. Frontiers in veterinary science, 5, 115. Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Welcome to Bark Basics! In this episode, "Sit: A Gateway for Understanding," Cat unravels the intricacies of the "sit" cue through the lens of systems thinking. Join Cat as she goes beyond the basics, exploring the nuanced layers of this behavior zooming in on the inner workings of the human side of the conversation.   Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Introducing Bark Bytes: Insights to Wag About Every Day, your daily chat with Cat about dog behavior, training, and the human-canine bond from a systems thinking perspective. Join Cat, your Dog Trainer, as she offers practical dog training strategies and delves deep into topics like resource guarding, leash reactivity, relationships, and more, all through the unique lens of systems thinking. With bite-sized episodes perfect for any dog lover, Bark Bytes is your go-to source for practical tips, expert advice, and support. Tune in for bark-worthy insights coming March 4, 2024! Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at [email protected]. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.