Animal Intuitions

02/29/2020

New sense discovered in dog noses: the ability to detect heat

Amazing!!

Sensory ability may help canines track their prey

10/24/2019

Do's and Dont's of dog Halloween costumes

Oh Hadley :) Another Halloween costume video!

A national pet company reached out to make a new Halloween video so we shall see what we come up with this year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yZk9S57uqs

The good, better, and best ways to have a great dressed up dog!

09/23/2019

Why I Choose Positive Reinforcement - AI Trainers

Typically, when I write or speak on a topic, its darn near impossible to debate me because no matter who you are, my topics are agreeable or are a teachable moment, but today's blog topic is personal to ME. And with that said, anyone is welcome to disagree because you are YOU!

http://www.aitrainers.com/articles/why-i-choose-positive-reinforcement/

I got blogged about. One evening, while searching for some training stuff, I found myself out there in the Internet in an aversive trainer’s blog about how positive reinforcement training doesn’t work. At first, I was a bit taken aback. I had no idea this trainer had included me in their thought...

05/11/2019

My late Hadley would have ran a half marathon in a heartbeat! Too cute!

https://www.healthnutnews.com/dog-accidentally-runs-half-marathon-after-being-let-out-for-pee-finishes-7th/?fbclid=IwAR3lFcB8ynpPQ13xxYsPGKCFNQ8lx32l2KwUh4i4KvLmDkg1-jExa7KhB_Y

01/06/2019

Focus on Family: National train your dog month

January is National Train Your Dog Month and this is a segment I did on January 6 in 2015. We focused on baby and dog safety!
https://wgntv.com/2015/01/06/focus-on-family-national-train-your-dog-month/

Amber Walker Animal Intuitions Dog Training Geneva, IL www.aitrainers.com Tips: 100% supervision To state the obvious, never leave baby unattended. Ever! Daily Activities Daily exercise will still be very important for your dog. If a walk is not possible, keep their brain occupied. A bored dog is a....

11/21/2018

LIIFT4 Fitness, Dog Training, & a lot of common sense. - AI Trainers

Blog Post!
How does fitness and dog training go hand in hand? Read my common sense blog about how there is no NO MAGIC PILL.

http://www.aitrainers.com/articles/liift4-fitness-dog-training-a-lot-of-common-sense/

Weight loss and fitness goals have long been trying to be reached by magic pills, powders, drinks, shakes, diets, crystals, oils, and fads. Dog owners run through their own gamut of group classes, private trainers, boot camps, variety of training tools, Infomercials, and YouTube. I am happy to repor...

10/30/2018

Midday Fix: The dos & don’ts of pet Halloween costumes

In case you missed us! In case you need to be reminded! It's not too late. Halloween is tomorrow and there are good, better, and best ways to dress your pet!

https://wgntv.com/2018/10/23/midday-fix-the-dos-donts-of-pet-halloween-costumes/?fbclid=IwAR1D385WqlVmJoaIfxa8w7uPTsu8MipTjLo8Ut958B2lf4XRzfzYVF8ITDw

Amber Walker, Owner and Dog Expert at Animal Intuitions www.aitrainers.com Tips: What to look for in a dog costume: -Comfort. -Tails and ears and eyes should not be covered, tangled, or pinned. -Should be loose enough to freely move but not too big for tripping. -Never ride a dog as part of the cost...

07/14/2018

Chicken Target Training Session 1

My first go-around with chicken training. First session went great!

https://youtu.be/rP1FqYkKIQo

At School, these chicken ladies hang out. It was stressful on the staff and chickens to move them from their indoor coop to outdoor enclosure. I am working o...

04/25/2018

Near dog bite at event. Know your dog's stress signals!

A quick 5 minutes on dog behavior. Reminding us all that a healthy, normal dog WILL give us stress signals before a growl, air snap, or bite. Learn your dog's stress signals! The most common signals are the same regardless of breed, age, or size.

https://youtu.be/mzxZLAeYpko

Our friend, Dean Richards at WGN, had a close encounter in August at a public event. Let's talk about the stress signals that are seen!