Hot take: Consent and ethics also matter for humans.
When we take care of our own emotional health, we can show up for the animals in our care.
Hot take: Consent and ethics also matter for humans.
Running playgroup is an advanced skill!
What do you call a playgroup with no play? Fight Club.
Play Styles -- Fact or Fiction?
Working together: Incorporating ethics, choice, and collaboration into shelter volunteer programs
"Just tire them out" is bad advice, full stop.
How and when do we add a cue to a behavior?
Command or Cue? Language matters.
Errorless Learning -- for Pets and People!
The Rat is Always Right.
Happy Visits at the Shelter? Yes you can!
Calm Exits: Well-placed Food is your Friend!
Consent Tests: Yes, please! or No, thank you!
When Playgroup Isn't Right
For shelter animals, training is enrichment and enrichment is training.