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Trevor’s Pet Training Positive Reward Based Pet Training 🐶😽
Victoria Stilwell Academy - Certified Dog Trainer
Fear Free Certified Professional - Animal Trainer (canine/feline)

09/22/2026

What is Cooperative Care and how can we formulate a successful training plan incorporating it?

Cooperative Care is an approach to get pets to willingly participate in their own medical and grooming procedures. In this video you’ll see me administer insulin to my diabetic cat Az**el 🐈‍⬛. Take note of the training mechanics and sequence of events.

First, notice how I get down on the floor with the cat. Rather than walking over to grab or restrain, which can cause fear, anxiety and stress (FAS), I reward him for coming to me.

Second, notice that I SHOW him the needle 💉. Many well meaning owners attempt to be sneaky and catch the pet unaware, hoping if they make it quick enough the pet will get used to it. But over time you may notice the pet seeks out hiding places 🙈 as soon as you reach for the medicine cabinet.

While it seems counterintuitive, by showing him the needle, and pairing that with a reward, he now knows the needle predicts a “harmless” poke that I will pay him for! Since the entire procedure is reinforced with something positive from start to finish, I lessen the risk he will immediately run and hide when I reach for the insulin vial. Just like people, pets benefit from predictability and knowing what is about to happen to them.

By breaking down each step, including “pitching a tent” in the skin, and pairing that with a reward, you’re able to condition a positive emotional response to each step of the procedure. Meaning when you reach into your medicine cabinet your pet comes running over to participate rather than running and hiding from you! 😸🐶

04/10/2026

We have 5 new classes open for registration as a part of our Canine Communications Series 🐾

The Canine Communication Series is presented by Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control as an educational resource for members of our community.

We welcome dog owners, animal welfare workers, veterinary professionals, volunteers who work with dogs, fosters who work with animal rescues, and people who simply love to learn.

Courses included in this series are interactive and classroom-style. The instructors in this series do not give behavior or training advice, this is for learning purposes only.

Instructors:

Lindsay Pease, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA - Better Behavior Consultants

Laura Rowe, CPDT-KA in Progress - FWACC Deputy Director of Medical and Shelter Operations

These courses are for humans only - please do not bring pets.

Visit the link in the comments to register for a class!

Did you know Trevor’s Dog Training offers virtual sessions? Would you like to speak with a certified dog trainer without...
03/24/2026

Did you know Trevor’s Dog Training offers virtual sessions?

Would you like to speak with a certified dog trainer without the hassle of having to drive your dog somewhere?

Does your dog struggle to cope with strangers coming into the home?

In many cases virtual sessions can be a more affordable, and less stressful, alternative to in home training sessions!

For those who would like advice or a little extra support please feel free to reach out and schedule a time to chat!

(260) 553-5082 (text only please!)

Did you know Trevor’s Dog Training offers virtual sessions? Would you like to speak with a certified dog trainer without...
03/24/2026

Did you know Trevor’s Dog Training offers virtual sessions?

Would you like to speak with a certified dog trainer without the hassle of having to drive your dog somewhere?

Does your dog struggle to cope with strangers coming into the home?

In many cases virtual sessions can be a more affordable, and less stressful, alternative to in home training sessions!

For those who would like advice or a little extra support please feel free to reach out and schedule a time to chat!

(260) 553-5082 (text only please!)

Meet Stanley ❤️🐾Stanley is sometimes wary of strangers. Does your dog ever struggle with “stranger danger”? A few helpfu...
03/22/2026

Meet Stanley ❤️🐾

Stanley is sometimes wary of strangers. Does your dog ever struggle with “stranger danger”? A few helpful tips:

DO have your guests toss treats away from themselves for the dog to go get. This allows the interaction to be positive without the pressure to interact.

DON’T have your guests lure the dog over to them with a treat in their hand. While it may seem like a fair trade to your guest, “You don’t get the treat unless you come here!!” What you’re actually teaching the dog is to approach people they aren’t comfortable with.

DO have a fun activity for your dog to engage in. Having a snuffle mat for your dog to root around in can be a calming activity to engage in rather than focusing on the guest/stranger.

DON’T have your guest put their hand in the dog’s face. Dogs who are feeling uncertain or uncomfortable can be unsettled by a hand coming toward their face. Dogs can smell well enough without us needing to pop their personal space bubble!

The quickest and safest way to make friends with a dog who is uncertain about new or unfamiliar people is to keep the interaction positive and low pressure!

I write this with a heavy heart that earlier this month I had to say one of my hardest goodbyes. I still remember our “G...
03/02/2026

I write this with a heavy heart that earlier this month I had to say one of my hardest goodbyes. I still remember our “Gotcha Day” like it was yesterday. February 14, 2017.

She was already entering her golden years at 9 years old. So I never expected I’d get to spend 9 years together ourselves. 18 years old is quite the feat for any dog, yet somehow it doesn’t seem to make things any easier.

None of us can slow the passage of time, and eventually we must part with those we love. Yet her transient presence in my life gave me the love and partnership I needed get through many hard times, to earn my dog training certification when she was 13 years old (who says you can’t teach on old dog new tricks?!), and to simply enjoy life more.

While I was not able to change the world, I was able to change her world. I encourage those looking for a new companion to consider adopting a senior dog. They still have so much to offer. Senior dogs often spend 4x the length of time in shelters compared to younger dogs. Often with an adoption rate as low as 25%. Meaning 75% of senior pups go unadopted. People might assume they won’t live long, but you never know, they might surprise you and give you more time together than you expect!

RIP my little one. And may your memory bring happiness to all the lives you touched.

11/26/2025

Holiday week tip #3.
Chances are high that the bite didn’t “come from out of the blue.” Your dog communicates in subtle ways until he has to “shout.” Watch for early signs of discomfort and give space and breaks.

Meet Emma! 🐾Emma loves playing games like and coming when called! If you want a rock solid recall (coming when called)...
11/16/2025

Meet Emma! 🐾

Emma loves playing games like and coming when called!

If you want a rock solid recall (coming when called) here are some helpful tips:

1. Don’t wait to call your dog until it is time to go inside. If your pup likes being outside, being called in can actually feel like a punishment even if you use treats! Try calling them to you from a variety of places in the yard.

2. When you do practice having them come to you at the door, reward with a treat, and let them go back to playing. This way being called to the door doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to go in.

3. Try using a favorite treat they only get for coming when called!

4. Never punish a slow recall. Even if your dog doesn’t respond as quickly as you’d like, telling your dog off for a slow return will likely act as a punishment, causing your dog to hesitate returning for fear of being told off.

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