Counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-apologetics about the dogs and dominance debate By Laure-Anne Visele, Feb 2015 Full illustration credits at the end of the post. 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 […]
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Dogs and dominance: the fine prints
Latest book review is out: Do as I do
Book review announcement on “Do as I do” By Laure-Anne Visele, October 2014 About the author I am the co-founder and head trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school in The Hague) and run a behaviour therapy practice at Canis bonus. I graduated in Zoology, certified in dog training, and got a postgrad specialization in applied animal behaviour. When I […]
Latest book review is out: Clinical behavioral medicine for small animals
Book review announcement on manual for behavioural medicine By Laure-Anne Visele, October 2014 About the author I am the co-founder and head trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school in The Hague) and run a behaviour therapy practice at Canis bonus. I graduated in Zoology, certified in dog training, and got a postgrad specialization in applied animal behaviour. When I […]
Geriatric zootherapy: fighting elderly isolation one dog at a time
Interview with Caroline Kilsdonk, geriatry zootherapist By Laure-Anne Visele: Interview date Aug 2014. Release date Sep 2014. ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am a dog trainer and canine behaviour therapist. I graduated in Zoology, certified in dog training, then got my postgrad specialization in applied animal behaviour. When I am not training dogs for OhMyDog! (dog training school […]
Dog photoshoot at the Ockenburg
Photoshoot from this morning’s (10 December 2013) communal dog walk at the gorgeous Ockenburg park in The Hague. It had been faaaar too long since I went on a dog safari. I love the Ockenburg, especially with the fallen leaves. If you live near The Hague, check it (and my other green secrets!) out. I […]
High-performance agility with force-free methods: meet Canine Nation’s Eric Brad
Interview with agility dog handler, radio personality and author Eric Brad By Laure-Anne Visele, out November 2013. About Eric Brad Meet Eric: dog agility trainer-cum-podcaster-cum-author who dedicates pen and microphone to spreading his message of logic and rationality through the dog training world. Eric is based on Vancouver Island (Canada), where he lives with his […]
New dog training school in The Hague
Announcement: science-based, fun-packed and force-free dog training school opens in The Hague By Laure-Anne Visele, written Mar 2013. About the author: certified dog trainer in The Hague I am the co-founder and head trainer at OhMyDog! (dog training school in The Hague). I also own Canis bonus, a behaviour therapy practice where I give individual guidance to dogs with […]
New book review out: Feisty Fido
Book review: Patricia McConnell’s and Karen B. London Feisty Fido By Laure-Anne Visele, written Dec 2012. This article is part of my collection of book reviews. AUTHORS: Patricia McConnell and Karen B. London PUBLISHING YEAR: 2005 SUMMARY: Pocket-sized booklet explaining the rehabilitation steps for dogs that are aggressive to other dogs when on-leash. AUDIENCE If […]
Pooches on couches
Blog post about dogs on couches By Laure-Anne Visele, written Oct 2012. Bad influence Awkward moment. My dog lodged somewhere with a puppy. After his visit, their pup started sleeping on the couch. So: furious owner and very embarrassed me. So, today’s question is: “Should we allow them on our couches”? Are dogs on couches […]
Teach your dog not to beg, step 1
Recommendation of a video on teaching your dog not to beg By Susan Garrett This video was recommended to me by a professional trainers, to address the issue of dogs who beg. Simple and effective. Enjoy! Comments I love to read your comments, so leave me your thoughts any time. I’d particularly like to hear […]