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Jun 21 2020
My Dog Has a Behaviour Problem. Really?!
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
When people call in for help, the most common question is, “Can you fix my dog?” First things first, for the most part, dogs are not broken. They are not objects we can repair, and…
Read moreFeb 20 2020
How to Avoid Burnout
Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
A topic that often comes up in professional group meetings is dealing with difficult clients and social media and avoiding burnout. There is no cookie-cutter answer to that question. However, l have nearly 35 years of experience…
Read moreDec 5 2019
I Broke the Dog Trainer
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 teacher…
Read moreMay 28 2019
The Ethics of Dog Training Prices
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
After chatting with Dogue Shop graduate students, I summarized our discussion to help other novice trainers and clients. It might seem like a clear-cut process, but an unregulated profession yields unregulated prices. The following article attempts…
Read moreFeb 3 2017
Dogue Shop Update
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
Much time has passed since our last entry, and I think it’s fair I give you an update. Last summer, during the dangerous dog crisis, I graduated from Concordia University’s Family Education program. Following graduation…
Read moreApr 20 2016
Dog Trainer, It’s Just Another Job
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
The variety of people who read this blog is astonishing. Some followers are dog trainers, behaviour consultants, groomers, dog walkers, doggy daycare workers, rescues, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and pet owners. With this knowledge, you can…
Read moreMar 8 2016
Dreary Dog
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
It's snowy and rainy today. The overcast weather is predicted for the entire day, ugh! This is the type of day I dread the most because I feel grumpy, tired, and unproductive. I look at my…
Jan 6 2016
Life Changing Dog
I want to start off by wishing you a happy new year. May you cross off something on your bucket list and may it include your pet. In this first article of 2016, and I…
Read moreNov 24 2015
Networking: How To Expand Your Web
This upcoming Friday November 27th is the Dogue Shop's bi-annual Networking Wine & Cheese event. The night starts at six pm and ends when everybody has left, which is sometimes relatively late, or should…Read more
Sep 6 2015
Dog Training Profession - Part 3
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Professional recognition is one of my life goals. I believe Dog training and behaviour consultation are at a turning point in history. Too many improvised professionals or outdated practitioners are inadvertently causing harm to animals and…
Read moreJul 28 2015
Steps to Success
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Thousands of articles and books are written each year on how to achieve success. Corporations set examples for young entrepreneurs, but when it comes to animal-related business, do success tips apply or should they be taken…