What influences a dog’s behavior? What effect can we have on these influences? Behavior modification goals should always consider internal and external influences, be realistic, and promote welfare.

Jackie MoyanoJuly 16, 2026#dogbehavior, #dogbehaviorinfluencers, #influencersfordogbehavior, #influencingdogbehavior, #doggeneticsandbreed, #dognutrition, #doghealthandpain, #dogfamilydynamics, #dynamicdog, #ourinfluenceondogbehavior, #dogwalkersanddaycare, #equipmentinnfluencingdogbehavior

Trigger Stacking - A Case of the Mondays

If your dog has been accumulating stress, aka trigger stacking, please keep in mind that it takes a while for all of those stress hormones to recede. When stressful events occur, like the Fourth of July (aka Boomsday), your dog is more likely to have a hair trigger when it comes to environmental changes. Your dog may also become bothered by things that normally leave him nonplussed.

Jackie MoyanoJuly 1, 2026#triggerstacking, #boomsday, #fouthofjulyanddogs, #decompressiondays, #dogdecompressiondays, #whyismydoghyper, #whyismydogoverreactingnow, #stresseddogs, #mydogisstressedout, #letthemsniff, #sniffywalks, #decompressionwalks, #acaseofthemondays, #dogbehavior, #caninebehavioor, #k9behaviorchange

Play the Guessing Game with Your Dog!

Training can be a moment in time and it can also be a lifestyle. Wondering what I mean by that? Watch this week’s episode of Dog Trainer Car Talk to find out how to start living the trainer lifestyle with the guessing game.