Jul 10 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
If you are a Dogue Academy subscriber, then you have read our Newsletter and know about COVID dog syndrome. Yes, I termed that title because it reflects the entire 2020 dog population. A generation of…
Jun 21 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
The most common question we get when people call in for help is Can you fix my dog? First things first, for the most part, dogs are not broken. They are not objects we can repair…
Apr 4 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
Over the last few weeks, I have been wondering about what to write for this blog. What could I possibly say about dogs that could relate to SARS CoV-2 and COVID-19? The only thing I am prompted…
Mar 5 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
My answer to the article that passed on the CBC website (see sources)
The rules, first announced last December, are aimed at preventing dog attacks and maulings. Really? Nowhere on earth where this type…
Feb 20 2020
Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
A topic that often comes up in professional group meetings is how do you deal with difficult clients, social media, and avoid burnout. There is no cookie-cutter answer to that question. However, l have nearly 35 years…
Jan 14 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
There is an old saying that goes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. You are probably thinking how does this apply to our profession, and with just cause. If you…
Jan 7 2020
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
We know dogs have emotions and form bonds with us; however, sometimes human-animal attachments seem broken, or worse, unable to develop. Today, we will explore the various reasons why this happens, but more importantly, how can…
Dec 22 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
With the import of dogs from around the world, there is a growing concern for people's safety and that bothers me tremendously. Today, I want to discuss the ins and outs of dog aggression. I am warning…
Dec 5 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
I have been told by students, over the years, Thanks to you, my dream has been destroyed! I am here to tell you why I did it and why am happy I did. As a teacher…
Nov 10 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
The following is factual information. When you need information about something, you should never ask your friends and learn how to actually use Google. Anecdotes and stories are not scientific. Science is not opinion-based, it is…
Oct 3 2019
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a human intervention system that serves to connect two individuals in order to facilitate therapeutic goals and objectives. The process can also be preventative in nature. When I tell people what I…
