Bark Bytes: Insights to Wag About Every Day

In this episode, Cat explores resource guarding from a trust perspective, highlighting six key factors: safety, security, protection, care, guidance, and resources. These form a chain, and when weakened, problematic behaviors such as resource guarding arise. Cat reveals how each variable influences trust and chats about how key indicators for assessing your dogs Trust Factor including seeking comfort and sharing resources freely. Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opp...

In this third and final episode in the series "Sit: A Gateway for Understanding," Cat chats about "sit" as a portal to understanding the deeper dynamics of your relationship with your dog and their behavior. Cat introduces the concept of emergence and discusses how your communication system, body orientation, and the space between you and your dog in every interaction (parts I and II in this series) can profoundly impact trust, security, safety, obedience, conflict, cooperation and your dog'&...

Welcome to Weekend Woofs! In today's episode Reactive but Friendly: Navigating Canine Space Bubbles, Cat answers a question about a reactive yet friendly Rottweiler, Teddy. The question revolves around Teddy's enthusiasm and desire to greet everyone and anyone, sometimes leading to problematic (and embarrassin ) situations. Cat introduces the concept of proxemics, exploring the hidden dimensions of flight, critical, social and personal space zones or bubbles as a framework for understan...

Welcome to Behavior Bytes! Join Cat Your Dog Trainer for "Resource Guarding 101," the inaugural episode in our Wednesday series on Understanding Resource Guarding in dogs through a systems thinking lens. Join Cat as she dives into the fundamentals: defining resource guarding, common behaviors, what dogs guard, and the myriad of factors influencing this behavior. Hint: resource guarding often has nothing to do with resources. Tune in for insights and myth-busting about this complex dog be...

Welcome to Bark Basics! In this episode, "Sit: A Gateway for Understanding," Cat unravels the intricacies of the "sit" cue through the lens of systems thinking. Join Cat as she goes beyond the basics, exploring the nuanced layers of this behavior zooming in on the inner workings of the human side of the conversation.   Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at barkbytespodcast@gmail.com. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.

Introducing Bark Bytes: Insights to Wag About Every Day, your daily chat with Cat about dog behavior, training, and the human-canine bond from a systems thinking perspective. Join Cat, your Dog Trainer, as she offers practical dog training strategies and delves deep into topics like resource guarding, leash reactivity, relationships, and more, all through the unique lens of systems thinking. With bite-sized episodes perfect for any dog lover, Bark Bytes is your go-to source for practical tips, expert advice, and support. Tune in for bark-worthy insights coming March 4, 2024! Discover in-person classes, workshops, and mentorship opportunities with Cat on our website.Elevate your knowledge with online courses at The Canine Complexity Academy led by Cat.Submit your questions to Cat to be aired on Weekend WoofsConnect with Cat on the ImPAWSible Possible Facebook page for daily updates and discussionsInterested in hosting a live or web event? Contact Cat at barkbytespodcast@gmail.com. Please note no training or behavior related questions or sales inquiries by email please.