By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
Over the last few weeks, I have been wondering about what to write for this blog. What could I possibly say about dogs that could relate to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19? The only thing I am prompted to…
Read moreApr 4 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
Over the last few weeks, I have been wondering about what to write for this blog. What could I possibly say about dogs that could relate to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19? The only thing I am prompted to…
Read moreMar 5 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
My answer to the article that passed on the CBC website (see sources)
The rules, first announced last December, are aimed at preventing dog attacks and maulings. Really? Nowhere on earth where this type of law…
Read moreFeb 20 2020
Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
A topic that often comes up in professional group meetings is how do you deal with difficult clients, social media, and avoid burnout. There is no cookie-cutter answer to that question. However, l have nearly 35 years…
Read moreJan 14 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
There is an old saying that goes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. You are probably thinking how does this apply to our profession, and with just cause. If you…
Read moreJan 7 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
We know dogs have emotions and form bonds with us; however, sometimes human-animal attachments seem broken, or worse, unable to develop. Today, we will explore the various reasons why this happens, but more importantly, how…
Read moreDec 5 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
I have been told by students, over the years, Thanks to you, my dream has been destroyed! I am here to tell you why I did it and why am happy I did. As a…
Read moreNov 10 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
The following is factual information. When you need information about something, you should never ask your friends and learn how to actually use Google. Anecdotes and stories are not scientific. Science is not opinion-based, it…
Read moreOct 3 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a human intervention system that serves to connect two individuals in order to facilitate therapeutic goals and objectives. The process can also be preventative in nature. When I tell people what…
Read moreMay 28 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
After chatting with Dogue Shop graduated students, I decided to summarize our discussion to help other novice trainers and clients alike. It might seem like a clear-cut process, but an unregulated profession yields unregulated prices…
Read moreMay 19 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
Job Description
Zootherapy: In my field of work, I call this practice pet the puppy. Most human-dog teams have little to no formal training. People do not implement or document behavioural changes, nor do they…
May 12 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
I get many e-mails from people proposing their dog as an animal-assisted therapy partner in our programs. I also receive multiple messages each month from people who ask me to train their new puppy for emotional…
Read moreMar 1 2019
By Gaby Dufrense-Cyr, CBT-FLE
I have not written in a while because I am very busy with the Dogue Shop, university classes, promoting the book, and raising a Broholmer puppy. All that said, there is a topic on my…
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