By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT/FLE
There’s never a dull moment at the Dogue Shop, and this week is certainly no exception. On Monday I was on Breakfast Television to talk about dog safety. After the show, it dawned on me people…
Read moreJun 13 2016
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT/FLE
There’s never a dull moment at the Dogue Shop, and this week is certainly no exception. On Monday I was on Breakfast Television to talk about dog safety. After the show, it dawned on me people…
Read moreJun 10 2016
If we want to make things happen, we have to stand up and make our voice be hear. I’m officially standing up, but I’ll need your voice to be heard. I want to present to you…
Read moreMay 31 2016
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
This piece is a direct answer to Joseph Facal's article L'Érotisme du Pitbull which appeared in the Journal de Montréal, May 26, 2016.
De Quelle est la motivation profonde de quelqu’un qui se procure un pitbull…
Apr 26 2016
The study of dog behaviour and training is evolving at the speed of light. Learning theories are presently studied, and with a new understanding of our canine companion comes a new training approach. In a few…
Read moreApr 12 2016
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
The No Reward Marker (NRM) makes our list of the top ten taboo topics in animal training. I honestly don’t know why though, so today I decided to explore the subject matter with you. I know…
Read moreMar 31 2016
When compared to other species, C. familiaris (dog) research is still in its infancy; therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise a behaviour we once thought held a certain meaning has now changed. Research serves to…
Read moreMar 21 2016
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Does your dog snarl, snap, or bite? Was your dog labelled fear-biter by Google or another trainer? If so, you might want to read what follows because this week I will discuss misunderstood dog behaviours, more…
Read moreMar 16 2016
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
In the light of recent events regarding a dog named Simon and a pig, I would like to address beliefs. You might wonder why I wish to chat about convictions when I could discuss aggression, trainer…
Read moreMar 8 2016
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…
Dec 1 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
With the Christmas holiday just around the corner, you might fear the potential public embarrassment from your misbehaving dog. For most people, this doesn't pose much of an emotional problem, after all, dogs are dogs. What…
Nov 23 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Lately, it seems, people want their dogs to be perfect. More and more people register for puppy classes to start their dogs off right. Then people register for private sessions, enroll in dog sports, obedience…
Oct 13 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Statistically, the number of pet professionals who read my article each week represents approximately half of the people who visit my blog; consequently, I try to write about various topics to satisfy the wide range of…
Oct 6 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
This week I want to explain, or should I say clarify, what is a pit bull. As mentioned last week in Pitbull: A Job Title, the now infamous dog breed is poorly misunderstood, and…
Sep 29 2015
Sep 6 2015
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 moreSep 1 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Over the last twelve years, I've been fortunate enough to have spent time in both zoological and non-zoological training environments, and let me tell you, there's a big difference when it comes to training. This week… Read moreAug 25 2015
Aug 11 2015
By Gaby Dufrense-Cyr
Lately, I've noticed an increase on social media of anthropomorphic observations of animal behaviour, in other words, people see other people in animals. A dog wants to save a fish's life by tossing water on it, a…
Aug 2 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
In the wake of Cecil the lion, we come to realize he's an ambassador for all living animals. Lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, cats, and dogs are killed each minute of every day, year-round. What we make…
Jul 21 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
Those of you who read this blog every week are used to the Think Outside The Box ideas I write about. Consequently, many of you know I have a learning disability and an eidetic memory. You also…
Jul 14 2015
Jul 7 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
Many people confuse lure with reinforcement training. The confusion might come from the fact that both techniques use food to train animal behaviours. My goal this week is to shed light and expose the differences between…
Jun 30 2015
Jun 23 2015
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT
This week I want to talk about a subject really close to home, dog training methodologies. You would think dog training evolved since my childhood days, but it seems, the more things change, the more they…
Jun 16 2015