This post shares four advocacy strategies from Michele Pouliot, demonstrating how empathy, observation, and criteria splitting can effectively introduce positive reinforcement to skeptical humans.
This post explores human exceptionalism and canine autonomy with author Erin Jones, examining how incorporating consent and choice improves training ethics and communication.
This post outlines five clinical strategies from veterinary behavior technician Debbie Martin for addressing noise sensitivities through environmental management, behavior modification, and medical collaboration.
This post explores five ways animal trainers balance technical precision with accessible language to improve human client communication, understanding, and training follow-through.
This post outlines a 6-step guide to functional assessments from an expert panel, showing how analyzing ABC contingencies replaces guesswork with targeted behavior plans.
This post introduces Leslie McDevitt’s Requested Approach Training (RAT) protocol, showing how start-button behaviors can give reactive animals control over environmental triggers.
This three-part series with behavior analyst Eva Bertilsson explores the principles and practical applications of cooperative care, focusing on choice, control, and autonomy.
This post outlines five strategies from Laura VanArendonk Baugh for systematically teaching cooperative eye drop acceptance, emphasizing handler mechanics and low-stakes preparation.
This post outlines how trick training serves as a low-pressure way to refine mechanics, offering a step-by-step approximation plan for teaching the “selfie” behavior.
This post shares three practical takeaways from Sarah Owings on preparation, reflection, and observation to help trainers build systematic skills and resilience.
Chirag Patel Unpacks the Bucket Game & His Behavioural Philosophy [Episode 257] Chirag Patel Bio Chirag Patel BSc (Hons), PGCert (CAB), CPBC, DipCABT is an
Mari Valgma – Unlocking the Power of Movement Puzzles [Episode 262] Mari Valgma Bio Mari Valgma is a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT) and
Michael Shikashio on Professionalism, Polarisation, and the Future of Dog Training [Episode 274] Michael Shikashio Bio Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and
Honoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250] Dr. Susan Friedman Bio Dr. Susan G. Friedman is a professor emeritus in
How do we maintain quality of life for senior animals? Explore 5 essential strategies for compassionate husbandry and training with expert Debbie Marrin.
What happens when we give our pets a choice? Discover the power of assent in our latest post! Learn how honoring their ‘no’ creates a stronger, happier ‘yes’ today.
Ready to level up your training? Dive into Morten Egtvedt’s 5-step process for stimulus control and learn how to make your cues bulletproof starting right now!”
Teaching Duration This post shares a PORTL session where we explore using behavior chains instead of just stretching out the clock.
Join me as I try something brand new: leg weaving with Fibi! Check out our progress videos and share your own tips as we explore this behavior together today.
This post looks back at ATA’s humble beginnings with a ladder tripod to share a 10-year-old video lesson on the timeless power of timing and reinforcement.
This post shares the story of creating two business identities, contrasting a strategic success with a cheap failure to offer lessons on branding and design.
Practicing training mechanics without the animal sharpens skills before adding real-time decisions. Ryan shares how rehearsing with human learners builds confidence, smooth mechanics, and better outcomes when the animal finally joins the session.
This post documents the systematic protocol for generalising a calm-in-crate behavior by incrementally introducing a variety of environmental, human, and auditory stimuli.
This blog post uses a personal story about a parrot to explore the ‘trust account,’ showing how our reinforcement history shapes both animal and human relationships.
This blog-post documents the trial-and-error journey of training my dog for an open mouth vet exam, detailing the different strategies and custom tools we used.
Behavioural Momentum – your 5 step plan! At the Animal Training Academy, we recognise the importance of diverse knowledge and experience in tackling the array
Are You Sure You Know What You’re Cueing? A Story from My Cat. It all started with a simple goal: teach my cat, T-lo, to
The power of small approximations at Moonlit Sanctuary – [Koala training blog/video diary] *Note: This blog was written in September 2021 by Moonlit staff. [Bios
Smoother Sessions, Better Results: Embracing Clean Behavior Loops We are hoping that you, the reader of this post, are doing great and that the content
This post is all about the value of practising your mechanics! Mechanics = all the physical movements you require during a training session…
Training chin rests & cooperative care behaviours Recently we have been having a lot of fun within the Animal Training Academy Membership focusing on chin
Taking your cat for a walk [with Mellisa Millet] A lot of our Animal Training Academy members work towards being able to take their cats
4 ideas for training voluntary ear flushes [with Chirag Patel] Recently we were super lucky to have the fantastic Chirag Patel join us live within
Being authentic on social media Wifey has often told me I must clean my office more while filming training videos with Fibi-dog! I’ve always been
NOTE: This blog post was initially created in 2019, but I wanted to re-share some of the awesomeness from my Cyber Scent experience! – So here are [another] 5 of my favourite training videos of mine [Ryan Cartlidge] and Fibi’s scent work adventure back in 2019.
NOTE: This blog post was initially created in 2019, but I wanted to re-share some of the awesomeness from my Cyber Scent experience! – So here are 5 of my favourite training videos of mine [Ryan Cartlidge] and Fibi’s scent work adventure back in 2019.
[Part 2] – Change your life; by reaching out to other animal trainers… In part one of this blog, we talked about why you might
Can I tell you a secret? [a fun behaviour to train] This week I [ATA’s founder Ryan Cartlidge] thought I would share a fun behaviour
Change your life – by reaching out to other animal trainers… Have you ever felt that you would like to ask another animal trainer for
Open mouth behaviour [on Kikopup’s YouTube channel] Have you trained an open mouth behaviour with your animal/s before? You might want to do this to
Five ideas to help with recall training… I consider a reliable recall a – ‘foundation behaviour’ – and one that allows our dogs more freedom.
[Practical exercise] – Your 2026 animal training goals, Splitting not lumping ? Happy 2026! I feel the start of a new year can offer a
Stuck on what behaviour to train next? Have you ever taken a break from training? And/or struggled to find your mojo regarding what behaviours you
[Animal Training Consults] Ideas for working with your human learners… This story is based on real events * I’ve been recently working with a client/human
Have you considered this loose leash walking approach? Over the years and through many conversations with various trainers we’ve heard lots of different thoughts, ideas,
After a traumatic incident left her dog Jack too scared to walk, trainer Jill Hassevoort used Leslie McDevitt’s pattern games to rebuild his confidence. Learn how choice and predictability can help a fearful dog feel safe again.
Lisa Longo shares 5 key objectives for R+ parrot training. From teaching children and prioritizing consent to ensuring sessions are fun, learn how to build trust and improve your bird’s welfare through positive reinforcement.
Struggling with a new pet intro? Shelly Wood breaks down her 6 biggest lessons, covering management, remote feeders, and pattern games. Say goodbye to the “deep end” and hello to a systematic, stress-free transition!
Here you will find a link to all previous 60 ATA blogs posts. These are currently stored on our legacy ATA website.
This post shares four advocacy strategies from Michele Pouliot, demonstrating how empathy, observation, and criteria splitting can effectively introduce positive reinforcement to skeptical humans.
This post explores human exceptionalism and canine autonomy with author Erin Jones, examining how incorporating consent and choice improves training ethics and communication.
This post outlines five clinical strategies from veterinary behavior technician Debbie Martin for addressing noise sensitivities through environmental management, behavior modification, and medical collaboration.
This post explores five ways animal trainers balance technical precision with accessible language to improve human client communication, understanding, and training follow-through.
This post outlines a 6-step guide to functional assessments from an expert panel, showing how analyzing ABC contingencies replaces guesswork with targeted behavior plans.
This post introduces Leslie McDevitt’s Requested Approach Training (RAT) protocol, showing how start-button behaviors can give reactive animals control over environmental triggers.
This three-part series with behavior analyst Eva Bertilsson explores the principles and practical applications of cooperative care, focusing on choice, control, and autonomy.
This post outlines five strategies from Laura VanArendonk Baugh for systematically teaching cooperative eye drop acceptance, emphasizing handler mechanics and low-stakes preparation.
This post outlines how trick training serves as a low-pressure way to refine mechanics, offering a step-by-step approximation plan for teaching the “selfie” behavior.
This post shares three practical takeaways from Sarah Owings on preparation, reflection, and observation to help trainers build systematic skills and resilience.
Chirag Patel Unpacks the Bucket Game & His Behavioural Philosophy [Episode 257] Chirag Patel Bio Chirag Patel BSc (Hons), PGCert (CAB), CPBC, DipCABT is an
Mari Valgma – Unlocking the Power of Movement Puzzles [Episode 262] Mari Valgma Bio Mari Valgma is a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT) and
Michael Shikashio on Professionalism, Polarisation, and the Future of Dog Training [Episode 274] Michael Shikashio Bio Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and
Honoring the No, Shaping the Yes with Dr. Susan Friedman [Episode 250] Dr. Susan Friedman Bio Dr. Susan G. Friedman is a professor emeritus in
How do we maintain quality of life for senior animals? Explore 5 essential strategies for compassionate husbandry and training with expert Debbie Marrin.
What happens when we give our pets a choice? Discover the power of assent in our latest post! Learn how honoring their ‘no’ creates a stronger, happier ‘yes’ today.
Ready to level up your training? Dive into Morten Egtvedt’s 5-step process for stimulus control and learn how to make your cues bulletproof starting right now!”
Teaching Duration This post shares a PORTL session where we explore using behavior chains instead of just stretching out the clock.
Join me as I try something brand new: leg weaving with Fibi! Check out our progress videos and share your own tips as we explore this behavior together today.
This post looks back at ATA’s humble beginnings with a ladder tripod to share a 10-year-old video lesson on the timeless power of timing and reinforcement.
This post shares the story of creating two business identities, contrasting a strategic success with a cheap failure to offer lessons on branding and design.
Practicing training mechanics without the animal sharpens skills before adding real-time decisions. Ryan shares how rehearsing with human learners builds confidence, smooth mechanics, and better outcomes when the animal finally joins the session.
This post documents the systematic protocol for generalising a calm-in-crate behavior by incrementally introducing a variety of environmental, human, and auditory stimuli.
This blog post uses a personal story about a parrot to explore the ‘trust account,’ showing how our reinforcement history shapes both animal and human relationships.
This blog-post documents the trial-and-error journey of training my dog for an open mouth vet exam, detailing the different strategies and custom tools we used.
Behavioural Momentum – your 5 step plan! At the Animal Training Academy, we recognise the importance of diverse knowledge and experience in tackling the array
Are You Sure You Know What You’re Cueing? A Story from My Cat. It all started with a simple goal: teach my cat, T-lo, to
The power of small approximations at Moonlit Sanctuary – [Koala training blog/video diary] *Note: This blog was written in September 2021 by Moonlit staff. [Bios
Smoother Sessions, Better Results: Embracing Clean Behavior Loops We are hoping that you, the reader of this post, are doing great and that the content
This post is all about the value of practising your mechanics! Mechanics = all the physical movements you require during a training session…
Training chin rests & cooperative care behaviours Recently we have been having a lot of fun within the Animal Training Academy Membership focusing on chin
Taking your cat for a walk [with Mellisa Millet] A lot of our Animal Training Academy members work towards being able to take their cats
4 ideas for training voluntary ear flushes [with Chirag Patel] Recently we were super lucky to have the fantastic Chirag Patel join us live within
Being authentic on social media Wifey has often told me I must clean my office more while filming training videos with Fibi-dog! I’ve always been
NOTE: This blog post was initially created in 2019, but I wanted to re-share some of the awesomeness from my Cyber Scent experience! – So here are [another] 5 of my favourite training videos of mine [Ryan Cartlidge] and Fibi’s scent work adventure back in 2019.
NOTE: This blog post was initially created in 2019, but I wanted to re-share some of the awesomeness from my Cyber Scent experience! – So here are 5 of my favourite training videos of mine [Ryan Cartlidge] and Fibi’s scent work adventure back in 2019.
[Part 2] – Change your life; by reaching out to other animal trainers… In part one of this blog, we talked about why you might
Can I tell you a secret? [a fun behaviour to train] This week I [ATA’s founder Ryan Cartlidge] thought I would share a fun behaviour
Change your life – by reaching out to other animal trainers… Have you ever felt that you would like to ask another animal trainer for
Open mouth behaviour [on Kikopup’s YouTube channel] Have you trained an open mouth behaviour with your animal/s before? You might want to do this to
Five ideas to help with recall training… I consider a reliable recall a – ‘foundation behaviour’ – and one that allows our dogs more freedom.
[Practical exercise] – Your 2026 animal training goals, Splitting not lumping ? Happy 2026! I feel the start of a new year can offer a
Stuck on what behaviour to train next? Have you ever taken a break from training? And/or struggled to find your mojo regarding what behaviours you
[Animal Training Consults] Ideas for working with your human learners… This story is based on real events * I’ve been recently working with a client/human
Have you considered this loose leash walking approach? Over the years and through many conversations with various trainers we’ve heard lots of different thoughts, ideas,
After a traumatic incident left her dog Jack too scared to walk, trainer Jill Hassevoort used Leslie McDevitt’s pattern games to rebuild his confidence. Learn how choice and predictability can help a fearful dog feel safe again.
Lisa Longo shares 5 key objectives for R+ parrot training. From teaching children and prioritizing consent to ensuring sessions are fun, learn how to build trust and improve your bird’s welfare through positive reinforcement.
Struggling with a new pet intro? Shelly Wood breaks down her 6 biggest lessons, covering management, remote feeders, and pattern games. Say goodbye to the “deep end” and hello to a systematic, stress-free transition!
Here you will find a link to all previous 60 ATA blogs posts. These are currently stored on our legacy ATA website.
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