By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

Dog training has evolved from simplistic obedience drills to a nuanced practice that incorporates various learning theories to address the unique needs of dogs and their owners. Integrating approaches like social cognitive theory, constructivism, and situativism…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

For dog enthusiasts, breeders, and owners, choosing the right kennel club can be crucial. Two prominent organizations in the world of canine registration and dog shows are the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the Federation Cynologique…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

Dog training apps seem like a blessing for dog owners, so I decided to review a few of them and report back. I selected Puppr, Dogo, and GoodPup. The apps are available in…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

When people call in for help, the most common question is, “Can you fix my dog?” First things first, for the most part, dogs are not broken. They are not objects we can repair, and…

Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

A topic that often comes up in professional group meetings is dealing with difficult clients and social media and avoiding burnout. There is no cookie-cutter answer to that question. However, l have nearly 35 years of experience…

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…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

After chatting with Dogue Shop graduate students, I summarized our discussion to help other novice trainers and clients. It might seem like a clear-cut process, but an unregulated profession yields unregulated prices. The following article attempts…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT-FLE

Much time has passed since our last entry, and I think it’s fair I give you an update. Last summer, during the dangerous dog crisis, I graduated from Concordia University’s Family Education program. Following graduation…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT

The variety of people who read this blog is astonishing. Some followers are dog trainers, behaviour consultants, groomers, dog walkers, doggy daycare workers, rescues, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and pet owners. With this knowledge, you can…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT

It's snowy and rainy today. The overcast weather is predicted for the entire day, ugh! This is the type of day I dread the most because I feel grumpy, tired, and unproductive. I look at my…

I want to start off by wishing you a happy new year. May you cross off something on your bucket list and may it include your pet. In this first article of 2016, and I…

By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, CBT

Professional recognition is one of my life goals. I believe Dog training and behaviour consultation are at a turning point in history. Too many improvised professionals or outdated practitioners are inadvertently causing harm to animals and…