Let's refocus how we look at dog training. Instead of seeing dog training (parrot training, and training any animal) as how we GET our pet TO DO something.... Let's practice seeing training as a way of BUILDING communication,collaboration, trust and enjoyment WITH our pet. When we do that... Our pet will be INSPIRED to WANT

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

09.10.2024

Let’s Refocus How We See Training | So Much PETential

Instead of seeing training as how we GET our pets TO DO something - see training as a way of BUILDING communication, collaboration, trust and enjoyment WITH our pet.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

25.03.2024

While He May Look Fine, This Is A Fearful Dog With Anxiety

Many would have interpreted this dog's body language as being FINE. But he was a fearful dog who was experiencing a great deal of stress and anxiety.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

14.03.2024

Is Your Dog FINE? | So Much PETential

Is your dog fine? When clients tell me their dog was FINE at the groomer, FINE at the vet, FINE when...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

10.02.2024

So, You Want To Stop Your Dog’s Bad Behavior… |

Want to stop your dog's bad behavior? Plan ahead. Put management into place. Teach your dog good manners behaviors ahead of time. Practice. And practice more.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

06.02.2024

Teaching Your Dog Good Manners In The Kitchen | So Much PETential

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw with WCPO's Cincy Lifestyle filmed this dog training tip with me where I talk about teaching your dog good manners in the kitchen.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

26.01.2024

Why Should You Use A Marker In Dog Training? |

Markers are training tools that help my student learn what I am teaching. Why use a marker in dog training and pet training? Let's explore that in this post.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

17.01.2024

Teaching Your Dog To Settle Is A Valuable Lesson | So Much PETential

When you and others think about dog training, typically what comes to mind is teaching your teaching your dog to sit,...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

23.12.2023

Preparing For A New Puppy | So Much PETential

Preparing for apuppy before its arrival can go a long way to helping you with puppy training success. Here are some tips to help prepare for your puppy.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

13.12.2023

Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs | So Much PETential

In search of gift ideas for kids who love dogs? Here are a few, whether your child is interested in learning about dog training or baking dog treats.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

05.12.2023

A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer |

Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship between families and their dog, a few years ago, I pursued and...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

02.12.2023

Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff? |

As an expecting parent, should you bring home the baby blanket for your dog to sniff in advance? Here are some parenting tips to consider to minimize dog stress.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

29.11.2023

Dog Training Is About Teamwork | So Much PETential

Dog Training is about teamwork. The way I see it, teaching and learning is a collaborative effort. My student and I are a team.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

26.10.2023

Can You Use Multiple Cues For The Same Behavior? |

In dog training, can you use multiple cues for the same behavior? It is not only perfectly OK to teach multiple...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

24.10.2023

Make Having Fun A Dog Training Habit | So Much PETential

A simple dog training tip: If you want your dog to give you attention, check in, and listen to you outside, make having fun it a dog training habit.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

16.10.2023

To Learn About Dog Training, Watch An Athlete Train | So Much PETential

To learn about dog training, watch an athlete train. When you watch professional sports, even amateur sports at top competitive levels,...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

13.10.2023

Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management | So Much PETential

Whether you have a family dog that includes kids and a dog or are a multi-dog household, consider growly zones as...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

14.09.2023

Why is predictability important to the welfare of our pets? |

Predictability can help an animal feel safe, which ultimately leads to that animal experiencing less stress, more quality of life and a desire to want to participate.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

02.09.2023

Distractions and Loose Leash Walking: Walking Dog Past Geese

Let's talk about dog training with distractions and loose leash walking. Specifically, how I use a pattern game to walk by maltipoo dog past geese.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

21.08.2023

Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss? |

Often I see pictures like this one of a stressed dog and an infant. It is natural for parents to think the dog is saying, “I love you.” Instead, this may be a dog Kiss to Dismiss.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

16.08.2023

Fear Free Cooperative Care Pet Training | So Much PETential

Fear Free cooperative care pet training involves teaching an animal to be an active participant in handling and other husbandry behaviors....

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

07.08.2023

Gaining Wings Book Helps Families With Kids Deal With Losing A Pet

Gaining Wings is a wonderful book by Angel's Paws about helping families with kids deal with tgrief of losing a pet when their pet goes over the Rainbow Bridge.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

04.08.2023

Why Good Management When Introducing Your Puppy To Your Dog?

Why use good management when introducing your puppy to your dog? That can very well set the stage for your dogs' future relationship.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

28.07.2023

Dog Success Stations Prevent Problem Behaviors |

A success station is a place where your dog or puppy can hang out safely and get his/her activity/safety/rest needs met when you cannot actively supervise.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

24.07.2023

I Am A Certified Family Dog Mediator | So Much PETential

I am a 'Certified Family Dog Mediator!’ Family Dog Mediation is developed by world renowned Applied Ethologist Kim Brophey focused on Kim's L.E.G.S. model.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

13.07.2023

When Your Dog Has Something He Knows He Should Not Have |

Dog resource guarding. Have you ever said this, “My dog stays away from me or growls at me if I come close, when he has something, he KNOWS he should not have?”

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

07.07.2023

Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog? | So Much PETential

It is so easy to find photos and videos of kids and dogs like this online. A young child showing affection...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

04.07.2023

Are dog parks good for socializing your puppy or dog? |

Are dog parks good for socializing your puppy or dog? I am a regular guest on WCPO's Cincy Lifestyle. Last month we talked about this topic.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

27.06.2023

Bathing Your Puppy: Teaching Cooperative Care |

When it comes to bathing your puppy or dog, now is a great time to teach your puppy to enjoy bath time, and have control or agency over the grooming activity.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

08.06.2023

The Problem With Begging Your Dog To Train |

The problem with begging your dog to train. . It is applying pressure, coercion, even force. You may notice more dog stress signals or avoidance.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

03.06.2023

Hack For Dog Calm Door Greetings | So Much PETential

For dog door greeting manners, many wish their dog would stop jumping on guests and keep four paws on the ground. Here is a hack for calm dog greetings.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

31.05.2023

Why This Quote About Teaching Talks To Me |

“Our learners should respond to requests because they have the skills and motivation to do so, and not because they are forced to behave in order to avoid punishment.” ~ Dr. Susan Friedman.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

25.05.2023

Your Dog’s Basic Needs Piggy Bank | So Much PETential

Have you ever stopped to think about your personal needs, those parts of your life that help you to feel satisfied, fulfilled, happy and safe? Ask yourself, "Are you investing in your dog's basic needs piggy bank?" (or really any captive animal you share your life with) Those are things that really should be considered Ask yourself, "are you investing enough into your dog's basic needs piggy bank?"

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

22.05.2023

Greeting A Sensitive Dog | So Much PETential

Maisey, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, tends to do submissive behaviors when greeting people and dogs. She is a sensitive dog. How I helped her have confidence.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

08.05.2023

Choice, Empowerment And Agency In Dog Training |

Agency is the ability to have control of your environment. Agency, choice and empowerment are important words to dog training and animal welfare. Learn more.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

17.03.2023

Trigger Stacking In Dogs | So Much PETential

Cincinnati Certified Dog Trainer Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, CPBC, talks about trigger stacking in dogs; and tips for preventing and managing stress in pets.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

28.02.2023

What Does Positive Reinforcement Have To Do With Love? |

“What is love except for another name for positive reinforcement? Or vice versa.” Why I love this quote from B.F. Skinner.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

16.02.2023

Reframing Thoughts About A Social Dog

Dog owners are frustrated taking their dog for a walk as their dog barks at certain neighborhood dogs. Let's reframe our thoughts about having a social dog.

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

12.02.2023

Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers |

Dog Training Tip: If your dog tells you he LOVES an activity, he is telling you YOU just found a reinforcer...

Lisa Desatnik, certified dog trainer

07.02.2023

If We Can’t Manage It, We Can’t Change It |

Aggression is highly reinforcing for the dog because it makes the scary thing go away in most circumstances and that will be remembered.

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Shifting Focus In Dog Training | So Much PETential

Let’s Refocus How We See Training | So Much PETential

While He May Look Fine, This Is A Fearful Dog With Anxiety

Is Your Dog FINE? | So Much PETential

So, You Want To Stop Your Dog’s Bad Behavior… |

Teaching Your Dog Good Manners In The Kitchen | So Much PETential

Why Should You Use A Marker In Dog Training? |

Teaching Your Dog To Settle Is A Valuable Lesson | So Much PETential

Preparing For A New Puppy | So Much PETential

Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs | So Much PETential

A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer |

Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff? |

Dog Training Is About Teamwork | So Much PETential

Can You Use Multiple Cues For The Same Behavior? |

Make Having Fun A Dog Training Habit | So Much PETential

To Learn About Dog Training, Watch An Athlete Train | So Much PETential

Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management | So Much PETential

Why is predictability important to the welfare of our pets? |

Distractions and Loose Leash Walking: Walking Dog Past Geese

Infant And Dog: Is This Affection Or Kiss To Dismiss? |

Fear Free Cooperative Care Pet Training | So Much PETential

Gaining Wings Book Helps Families With Kids Deal With Losing A Pet

Why Good Management When Introducing Your Puppy To Your Dog?

Dog Success Stations Prevent Problem Behaviors |

I Am A Certified Family Dog Mediator | So Much PETential

When Your Dog Has Something He Knows He Should Not Have |

Should A Child Lay On A Sleeping Dog? | So Much PETential

Are dog parks good for socializing your puppy or dog? |

Bathing Your Puppy: Teaching Cooperative Care |

The Problem With Begging Your Dog To Train |

Hack For Dog Calm Door Greetings | So Much PETential

Why This Quote About Teaching Talks To Me |

Your Dog’s Basic Needs Piggy Bank | So Much PETential

Greeting A Sensitive Dog | So Much PETential

Choice, Empowerment And Agency In Dog Training |

Trigger Stacking In Dogs | So Much PETential

What Does Positive Reinforcement Have To Do With Love? |

Reframing Thoughts About A Social Dog

Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers |

If We Can’t Manage It, We Can’t Change It |

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