YAP - Yoder's Applied Practice

YAP - Yoder's Applied Practice Applying the science of learning & behavior across scopes, services, and species.

05/19/2026

Winston came and conquered his board and train program! He proudly enjoyed his graduation celebration, booties and all, showing tolerance and acceptance in wearing them. This puppy is going to impact many lives🐾❤️

05/16/2026

Winston is soon to end his board and train program and his future is so bright with a goal being to become a therapy, service dog. This young pup is made for this role!🤗

We are so thankful for the helping heart that he has extended to our shelter dog, Smidge (pink collar), who is available for adoption through . Dogs teach us so much without saying a word. Communication is felt and seen.🐾❤️

05/14/2026

Puppy board and trains are so fun because everything is so fascinating! Self-regulation and socialization are essential during these critical socialization periods for puppies, so they acclimate to environmental stimuli and overcome potential fears that could carry throughout one’s lifetime.

Winston is always eager and ready to learn, but also curious and growing his confidence in novel situations. Look at this fluffy fella🐾😍

05/12/2026

Mighty Meatball is finishing the final days of his board and train program. Poor Smidge will be sad to see him go home, as she continues to wait for her forever home.😔 (adoptable through )

Meatball brings smiles, not sadness, so he with the help of his teacher made sure it was a day no one would forget. Get ready for cuteness overload!🐾❤️

05/11/2026

Winston has started his board and train program, but he is not a new learner to YAP.

This young fella started with YAP for puppy consults until he was at a developmentally appropriate age for this intensely fun program.

His foundational skills are solid, so we went right into testing with different variables and distractions. Meatball, a soon to be graduate, and Smidge available for adoption , were quite the helpers.

Smidge decided to up the theatrics at the end to see if the boys could contain their composure🤣. Well done!🐾❤️

05/07/2026

Mighty Meatball is learning to climb as a replacement for jumping. This little fella has a condition where he could get extremely hurt as a result of jumping.

To counter jumping we present one set of steps and two examples of a ramp to determine his preference. A core of all of our plans is agency; giving control and choice making opportunities to the learner.🙌🏽🐾❤️

05/06/2026

BARC - Behavior Analysis Reform for Companions and YAP unite! So proud of Meatball and Smidge!🐾😍

05/04/2026

Meatball’s plan largely focuses on increasing his confidence by providing outlets for problem-solving. Persistent barking was his default when unsure so we are providing plenty of novel opportunities, largely through play and exploration. This little guy is so impressive in his ability to learn very quickly and embrace uncertain situations and stimuli. Proud of you Meatball!💪🏽🐾❤️

Leash skills and bringing down big responses to other dogs, people, environmental stimuli is stressful. These are one of...
04/30/2026

Leash skills and bringing down big responses to other dogs, people, environmental stimuli is stressful. These are one of the most common behaviors we work on to support dogs and their owners. Feeling like you could use a little help? Reach out! Improving communication improves connection🐾❤️

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Welcome Meatball to our 2 week board and train program! We look forward to watching you excel in your skills as we have ...
04/29/2026

Welcome Meatball to our 2 week board and train program! We look forward to watching you excel in your skills as we have fun learning together!🐾❤️

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