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Young Charlie Learns to Walk Shadow- CPT In-Home Instruction
Young Charlie Learns to Walk Shadow- CPT In-Home Instruction
February 27, 2015
Larren and Charlie, age 9, participated in an in-home lesson with their Black Lab Mix, Shadow. Shadow learned how to sit, come, greet people at the door without jumping, and walk properly on a loose leash. The highlight of the session was when young Charlie walked Shadow about the neighborhood with a big smile on…
CPT, Dog Star Technologies, and Georgia Tech Collaborate for Research
CPT, Dog Star Technologies, and Georgia Tech Collaborate for Research
February 25, 2015
Kady Interacts with the Tug Sensor The video shows Kady, a CCI release dog owned by CPT Trainer Patricia King, interacting with the Georgia Tech FIDO Project Tug Sensor. The tug apparatus contains a pneumatic sensor and accompanying microelectronics encapsulated by a nontoxic soft silicone exterior shell and a pseudo-fur cover. The sensor determines the…
Who Says America Isn’t Training Scientists?
Who Says America Isn’t Training Scientists?
February 25, 2015
Who Says America Isn't Training Scientists?  The accompanying photo shows (l-r) Celeste Mason, Piper Vornholt, Ceara Byrne, and Larry Freil of the Georgia Tech Human/Animal Computer Interaction Laboratory. Under the guidance and tutelage of Prof. Melody Jackson the listed graduate and PhD student team invented the sensor products tested at CPT. Celeste has a background in materials…
Another CGC Graduate- With a Nice Story!
Another CGC Graduate- With a Nice Story!
February 24, 2015
When Steve and Brittany first contacted CPT about Shamu, their 6.5-year old Great Dane, they were worried about Shamu's reactivity and apparent object guarding when Brittany walked Shamu in the neighborhood. They also were concerned about destructive chewing that originated from Shamu's separation distress. What a turnaround!! After completing an in-home private behavior modification appointment,…
Congrats Rio on Becoming A Certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen!
Congrats Rio on Becoming A Certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen!
February 19, 2015
Although Rio was always a good dog, now she is a certified American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen. Sandra and Rio, her 3-year old Doberman Pinscher, were one of 12 human-canine teams that graduated from a recent CPT CGC Class.  And even with all of Sandra's accolades as a track star for Darlington High…
Novel Canine Neuroscience at CPT- GA Tech Visits CPT to Test Sensor Products
Novel Canine Neuroscience at CPT- GA Tech Visits CPT to Test Sensor Products
February 18, 2015
The Georgia Tech Brain Lab's FIDO Project team visited CPT on SU Feb 8 to work with The Dog Project dogs. The FIDO Project is participating in a 2-year canine neuroscience study coordinated by Dog Star Technologies (www.dogstartechnologies.com). As part of the study, the FIDO team is developing sensors that will aid in determining the…
In-Home Training Helped Maya to Relate Better to Her Human and Canine Pack Members
In-Home Training Helped Maya to Relate Better to Her Human and Canine Pack Members
February 18, 2015
The feature photo shows Carolyn and Maya cuddling after completing an in-home lesson with CPT. Then, Maya spent some time with her dogmate Betty (see below). Maya is a 6-year old Australian Shepherd Mix that Carolyn has owned since Dec 2014. We worked on helping Maya to better enjoy time with Betty in the backyard,…
Practicing Down-Stays While Board Training with CPT
Practicing Down-Stays While Board Training with CPT
February 13, 2015
Practicing Down-Stays While Board Training with CPT  Joe the Cockapoo practicing down-stays while board training with CPT Trainer Megan Sinteff Jefferson. The down-stay exercise is important for keeping a dog safe outdoors and under control indoors. Therefore, upon graduation from board training we expect Joe to be a safe, controlled Cockapoo! CPT board train programs…
Board Training with CPT: The Down-Stay Exercise
Board Training with CPT: The Down-Stay Exercise
February 11, 2015
Shelby the Golden and Bubba the Boxer completing down-stays while board training with CPT Trainer Megan Sinteff Jefferson. Megan provides a wonderful, bucolic multi-acre experience for the dogs to learn and play. Next time you go on vacation, don't let your dog veg at a kennel. Board train your dog with CPT! (Flowery Branch, GA)…
Dog Star Technologies Visits Berkeley, CA
Dog Star Technologies Visits Berkeley, CA
February 6, 2015
This past week Mark Spivak, Greg Berns, and Andrew Brooks of Dog Star Technologies visited the University of California, Berkeley to conduct fMRI scans of 7 dogs that recently entered the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) adult training program. The 7 scans that occurred over the weekend of Jan 31- Feb 1 were the first…