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CPT Travel Blog- CPT Visits Barcelona- Days 4 – 6

CPT Travel Blog- CPT Visits Barcelona- Days 4 – 6

Day 4- SA July 29: Picasso Museum, Museum of Modern European Art, Museo de Cerna, Maritime Museum, The Farmacia, and Sun Poisoning When I woke up in the morning I was hungry after eating only 2 meals the prior day. Therefore, I immediately searched for a restaurant that served el desayuno (breakfast). I found a…

CPT Travel Blog- CPT Visits Barcelona- Days 1 – 3

CPT Travel Blog- CPT Visits Barcelona- Days 1 – 3

Day 1- W July 26: Leaving Atlanta for Barcelona My journey started with Delta flight #114 departing Atlanta at 5:45 pm EDT heading nonstop toward Barcelona. Unfortunately, because the flight was nearly full when I purchased my ticket, I was in the middle of the middle row. In simple language- I didn’t have an aisle…

Early Socialization

Early Socialization

January 26, 2017

Be sure to socialize your puppy early and often. Early socialization to people, puppies, dogs, cats, multiple floor and ground substrates, novel objects, noises, and various environments will maximize the probability that your future adult dog will become a happy and welcome member of the community. However, please note that not all socialization is productive…

Considerations When Hiring an Expert Witness in Dog Behavior

Considerations When Hiring an Expert Witness in Dog Behavior

December 8, 2016

A Case Example of a Man in Need of an Expert Witness: Bennett Anderson walked into the Cobb County jailhouse. However, he did not enter under his own accord. Law enforcement officers surrounded his body and controlled his every movement. His hands were cuffed behind his back. The tightness of the metal braces constricting his…

The Importance of Dog and Litter Evaluations

The Importance of Dog and Litter Evaluations

August 30, 2016

Evaluations for Service Dog Programs When CPT designs a client’s service dog program the first step is a Phase I- Introductory Meeting. During the Meeting, we: a) obtain medical details regarding the recipient’s disability, b) discuss the limitations and effects posed by the disability, c) outline the overall goals and objectives of the program, d)…

The Music of Quebec City

The Music of Quebec City

Quebec City is a great place to live or visit during the summer months. Quebecois become festive while relishing the warm weather months. Festivals abound that feature street entertainers, comedians, and/or live bands. Moreover, as in Montreal, the entertainers are highly talented and the music covers multiple genres. We saw jazz, reggae, rock, and African…

CPT Visits Quebec City, Canada

CPT Visits Quebec City, Canada

During late July CPT traveled to the province of Quebec, Canada. CPT Head Trainer Mark Spivak, in a quest to expand CPT and to find multiple locations to reside and work, scheduled a 10-day visit that included both Montreal and Quebec City. A previous CPT article described our business interest in Montreal and the sites…

The Festivals and Music of Montreal

The Festivals and Music of Montreal

Montreal is a happening city during the summer months. Festivals abound that feature street entertainers, comedians, hypnotists, and live bands every night of the week. Moreover, the entertainers are highly talented and the music covers multiple genres. We saw jazz, reggae, rock, African, and disco bands that excited packed outdoor crowds on outstanding stages that…

CPT Visits Montreal

CPT Visits Montreal

During late July CPT traveled to Montreal, Canada. CPT Chief Executive and Head Trainer Mark Spivak, in a quest to expand CPT and to find multiple locations to reside and work so that he can experience optimal weather throughout the year, scheduled a 10-day jaunt that included both Montreal and Quebec City. Montreal quickly became…

Canine Play Styles

Canine Play Styles

Where Does Your Dog Fit? Are They Playing or Fighting? CPT Trainers are often asked, “Is my dog playing or fighting?” Similarly, our Head Trainers conduct behavioral analyses of dogs removed from dog day care because the day care operator and dog owner are uncertain regarding the intent of a dog’s behavior or because…