Category Archives: Dog training

Dog training: classical versus operant conditio-what now?

By Canis bonus | Published: 7 June 2018

Blog post by dog behaviourist Laure-Anne Visele, The Hague, cracking the old chestnut of operant versus classical conditioning and why it matters. Written in: June 2018. Illustration credits at the end of the post. About the author: certified dog trainer in The Hague My name is Laure-Anne and I am the dog behaviour therapist at […]

Also posted in Dog behaviour, Science | Tagged classical conditioning, classical versus operant conditioning, dog behaviourist the hague, dog training, dog training the hague, hondengedragstherapeut den haag, hondentraining, hondentraining den haag, operant conditioning, pavlov, quadrant, skinner | Leave a comment

There’s a time for dog training and a time for dog management

By Canis bonus | Published: 11 November 2016

The art of management in dog training, article by Canis bonus. November 2016 Author: Laure-Anne Visele. Illustration credits at the end of the post About the author: certified dog trainer in The Hague My name is Laure-Anne and I am the dog behaviour therapist at Canis bonus, and Head Trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school) […]

Posted in Dog training | Tagged dog behaviour modification, dog management, management in dog training | 2 Responses

Punk your dog – Want dog training to work in real life, not just in practice?

By Canis bonus | Published: 7 October 2016

Article by The Hague dog trainer Laure-Anne Visele about road-proofing your dog training exercises, published in October 2016 Illustration credits at the end of the post. Names and identifying features have been changed to protect the dog handler’s privacy About the author: certified dog trainer and applied behaviourist in The Hague My name is Laure-Anne […]

Posted in Dog training | Tagged dog behaviour therapy, dog training, proofing | 1 Response

The new kid in dog training town: Do as I Do

By Canis bonus | Published: 25 September 2015

Guest post on the realities of Do as I do dog training By dog behaviour therapist Sedrick van Gronsveld, September 2015 About the author: dog behaviour therapist in Belgium Sedrick is a reputed behaviour therapist for dogs in Limburg (Belgium). Sedrick’s approach is evidence-based and humane. Sedrick combines years of practical experience with the most […]

Posted in Dog training | Tagged Claudia Fugazza, do-as-I-do, dog behaviour research, dog training, hondengedrag, hondentraining | 2 Responses

Say no to fast food and ditch that dish: Mentally stimulating a dog

By Canis bonus | Published: 29 August 2015

Quick tips on mentally stimulating a dog on restricted exercise. By Laure-Anne Visele, August 2015 About the review’s author: certified dog trainer in The Hague My name is Laure-Anne and I can help with your dog’s behaviour questions if you live in The Hague or region. I am a dog behaviour therapist for Canis bonus, and Head Trainer at OhMyDog! dog training school. […]

Also posted in Veterinary care and canine first aid | Tagged crate-bound, jack russell terrier, mental stimulation dog, physical rehabilitation, restricted exercise, revalidation | 3 Responses

Guest post by Amber Kingsley: Dog training Infographic

By Canis bonus | Published: 15 May 2015

Guest post by Amber Kingsley, pet writer, to accompany her great infographic on modern dog training By Amber Kingsley, pet writer. Hosted by Laure-Anne Visele, May 2015 Amber’s dog training infographic caught my attention, so I asked if she would share it with my readers, and write a little article to go with it. Enjoy! About Canis bonus: […]

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Silence is gold, dog. Teaching a dog to be quiet on request

By Canis bonus | Published: 24 April 2015

Blog post about how to teach a dog to be quiet on command By Laure-Anne Visele, April 2015. Full illustration credits at the end of the post. Method inspired by Karen Pryor’s Reaching the Animal Mind. Review out soon on Canis bonus About the author: certified dog trainer in The Hague My name is Laure-Anne and I am a behaviour […]

Also posted in Dog behaviour | Tagged canine cognitive dysfunction, dog barking, dog talking, dog training, dog training trick, dog trick, excessive barking, quiet command, quiet on cue, quiet on request, shush cdmmand | Leave a comment

Teach an old dog new tricks and get rich in the process

By Canis bonus | Published: 6 March 2015

Dog trick instructions: teach your dog to find you money By Laure-Anne Visele, March 2015 About the review’s author: certified dog trainer in The Hague I run Canis bonus, a behaviour therapy practice for dogs with behaviour problems. I am also the co-founder and head trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school in The Hague). I graduated in Zoology, and […]

Posted in Dog training | Tagged breed recognition, cognitive dysfunction, dog training, dog training the hague, dog trick, elderly dog | Leave a comment

Do as I do: introducing a revolutionary dog training technique

By Canis bonus | Published: 30 January 2015

Shout out about latest dog training article on Art for Barks By Laure-Anne Visele, Jan 2015 About the author: certified dog trainer in The Hague I am a behaviour therapist for dogs (Canis bonus, The Hague, Westland, Delft and region) and the co-founder and head trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school in The Hague). I studied Zoology (University […]

Also posted in Dog writing | Tagged Adam Miklosi, canine cognition, Claudia Fugazza, DAID, do-as-I-do, dog training, dressage de chiens, ethology, hondentraining, imitation | 2 Responses

High expectations and puppy training: a match made in hell

By Canis bonus | Published: 21 November 2014

Blog post about turning dog owners away from the demons of perfectionism By Laure-Anne Visele, November 2014 From shameful pup to model student My colleague at OhMyDog! told me something great last night. A student had walked in ready to murder her pup and asked: “Is that behaviour normal for a pup?” Three weeks later, and the next set of overwhelmed beginners come in […]

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