Training Tips
Have a listen to our 30 second training tips that aired on U93 radio. We have tips on all sorts of topics.
Be Positive!
Hi, its Dr. Belock. We know from basic psychology that behaviors that are reinforced are more likely to be offered in the future. Rather than setting your dog up to fail and then punishing them, set your dog up for success, catch them doing the right thing and pay for it with a reward. By doing so you will be teaching your dog what you want them to do, instead of just telling them what you don't want without any clear information about what they should be doing instead. That's training that is inspired by kindness and informed by science!
Markers
Hi, it’s Dr. Belock. A marker is a distinct sound, (click) or word (yes) that is paired with a food reward such that when the dog hears the marker they know a food reward will follow. The marker is used to identify to the dog which behaviors earn them the reward. You click the instant the dog does the desired behavior, they know a treat is coming and they now know it is tied to the behavior they were doing when they received the mark. This provides clarity, buys time to deliver the reward and results in faster learning. That's training that is inspired by kindness and informed by science!
$40 Rabies Vaccine Clinic May 10, 2023
To help protect your dog and our community, Canine Body and Mind is hosting a $40 Rabies Vaccine Clinic May 10, 2023 at our canine veterinary clinic in Granger, Indiana.
In keeping with our low-stress approach to veterinary care, our $40 Rabies Vaccine Clinic is for dogs and by appointment only (no walk-ins).
According to the AVMA, “Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year. In the United States, it's not unusual for one to two people to die annually. Among animals, there were nearly 4,500 reported cases of rabies in the U.S. in 2020.”
The good news? The AVMA says rabies is 100% preventable. So what should you do? Vaccinate your dogs and keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease.
Primary rabies prevention efforts in the US “impact over 4 million bite victims annually and are estimated to prevent more than $1 billion in healthcare-associated costs.” Do your part to keep our communities safe from rabies. Get your dog vaccinated at our $40 Rabies Clinic on May 10.
Learn more from Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA “Rabies surveillance in the United States during 2021”