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Lili Learns Not to Bark at Dogs on the TV
Lili Learns Not to Bark at Dogs on the TV
April 1, 2015
Some dog owners insist that their dogs attentively watch television, whereas other dog owners say that their dogs have no interest in television.  Interestingly, there was a question whether dogs could even accurately see television images in the days of standard definition, because of the slower flicker fusion rate and the inferior resolution of older…
The Dog Project: Greg Presents to Our ONR Program Manager
The Dog Project: Greg Presents to Our ONR Program Manager
March 25, 2015
The photos show Prof. Greg Berns of Emory University and Dog Star Technologies presenting recent discoveries from The Dog Project to our Program Manager at the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Canine Sciences Division of ONR has been gracious in funding The Dog Project. The Project's mission for ONR is to conduct basic foundation…
CPT Beginner Agility Graduates
CPT Beginner Agility Graduates
March 24, 2015
The CPT Beginner Agility Class familiarizes dogs and handlers with each of the agility obstacles: bar jumps, tire jump, open tunnel, closed tunnel (chute), A-frame, dogwalk, teeter, pause table, and weave poles.  At the completion of Beginner Agility participating dogs should be competent in all the listed obstacles, except for the teeter and weave poles,…
Sid, Judy, and Bristol- Resolving Dog-Owner Aggression
Sid, Judy, and Bristol- Resolving Dog-Owner Aggression
March 19, 2015
Introduction to a Case Study of Dog-Owner Aggression: Bristol is a beautiful 4.5 year old, neutered, male Chow Chow.  He is stunning in his photos.  However, more significant than his appearance, were when his owners, Sid and Judi, were stunned by Bristol's apparently sudden aggressive behavior. Sid and Judi owned Bristol since he was a…
Ilana and Jarro- Proud CGC Graduates
Ilana and Jarro- Proud CGC Graduates
March 10, 2015
Ilana Katz and Jarro proudly display their AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate. Ilana and Jarro were one of 12 human-canine teams that recently graduated from a recent CPT CGC Class. (Atlanta, GA)
Katie and Jimmy Complete an In-Home Lesson on Housebreaking
Katie and Jimmy Complete an In-Home Lesson on Housebreaking
March 8, 2015
Katie and Jimmy, her 5 year old, neutered, male Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie), completed an in-home lesson on housebreaking. Although Jimmy is mega-cute, he pees and poops in the house about 6 - 9x per week, which is not very cute, especially for a 5-year old dog. However, Katie just completed a customized CPT Housebreaking Lesson that…
Is There a Correlation Between Outstanding Parenting Skills and Excellent Dog Training Aptitude?
Is There a Correlation Between Outstanding Parenting Skills and Excellent Dog Training Aptitude?
March 5, 2015
Is There a Correlation Between Outstanding Parenting Skills and Excellent Dog Training Aptitude? Based on this photo it appears the answer is an emphatic "Yes!" These 4 kids spent the entire Beginner Class hour in the hallway adjoining the training area happily playing games, doing homework, and getting along, without once making a peep. What…
Fairy, Andrew, and Bandit Visited CPT for a Private Behavior Modification Session on Dog Aggression
Fairy, Andrew, and Bandit Visited CPT for a Private Behavior Modification Session on Dog Aggression
March 1, 2015
The photo is of Fairy Mills, her son Andrew, their Norwegian Elkhound Bandit, CPT Trainer Patricia King, and service dog-in-training Sookie. Fairy, Andrew, and Bandit visited CPT for a private behavior modification session on dog aggression.Fairy and her husband Rusty first contacted CPT in July 2014 regarding their then 8-month old Norwegian Elkhound littermates Smokey…
Success in Addressing Leash Walking Reactivity
Success in Addressing Leash Walking Reactivity
March 1, 2015
Remi brought Ngoni and Luckie to the CPT Sandy Springs Training Center to address on-leash reactivity when they observed unfamiliar dogs. In one lesson, we conditioned the dogs to a reward marker, conditioned them to the Gentle Leader, taught them how to walk on a loose leash while wearing the Gentle Leader, taught them to…
CPT Agility Video
CPT Agility Video
February 27, 2015
Becca and Inny demonstrating the Double Jump and the Tire Jump during a CPT Advanced Agility Class. Inny is a fast, agile dog and Becca, a former Sprayberry High School soccer star, still remains fleet of foot, which is helpful when handling a dog as quick as Inny. Agility is a fun activity that improves…