<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Gibsons Dogrunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certified Dog trainer and behavior consultant 
Aversive-free, fear-free, positive reward and science based. Communication, cooperation and trust.]]></description><link>https://www.thegibsonsdogrunner.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:07:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Vibration, Beep, GPS and Citronella Dog Training Collars – A Behavioural Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how vibration, beep, GPS and citronella dog collars actually work. A behaviour science explanation of why “no-shock” doesn’t mean non-aversive—and better training alternatives.]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/vibration-dog-collar-aversive-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d92e8d46e8409f60b14560</guid><category><![CDATA[Behavioral Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[No aversive]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:40:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12b5de0f8a6d4bff9fdb20e63af3b7a1.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publication Shake-Off Behaviour in Dogs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication in IAABC Foundation Journal, Issue 33 My peer-reviewed article was recently published in the IAABC Foundation Journal.You  can read the full article here: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/reinforcement-shake-off-behaviour-dogs/ Note on evidence: This is not a controlled experimental study. It is a hypothesis based on field observations from my work, interpreted alongside current research. The article went through the journal’s standard review process (editor review and...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/shake-off-behaviour-in-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c72830a937958fa7ddf5c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Publication]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behavioral Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[ethical]]></category><category><![CDATA[No aversive]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3c31168a920a45fcb9829435c8dd8c97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Making Things Easier Is How Learning Actually Improves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once I worked with a client who had a tiny, fearful, and anxious four-month-old puppy. During our first in-person visit, I advised against force-walking the puppy beside busy roads or taking him to dog parks or crowded human parks. At that age and emotional state, those environments would not build confidence; they would overwhelm him. By our third session, we were still working in an empty parking lot in the middle of a small town. There were buildings, distant traffic sounds, and mild...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/why-making-things-easier-is-how-learning-actually-improves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a4344d471d728ee6996c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:41:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_749ed5fe4a76493f8bf0a5747c89bbf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation Anxiety in Dogs: FAQ What It Really Is, Why It Happens, and How to Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your dog panics when you leave, chews the doorframe, howls for long stretches, or simply cannot settle, you are not dealing with a bad dog. You are likely seeing separation anxiety. This is a misunderstood, fear-based condition that affects dogs of all ages and backgrounds. The good news is that separation anxiety is treatable and most dogs can learn to be alone with confidence. What Separation Anxiety Really Is Separation anxiety is a fear response. It is not a training problem or a...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-faq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6960310a3267b24853965d2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Behavioral Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quick Training Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Positive Training Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[ethical]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8346197c903b4e5998d6c9bd817b4339~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Did All the “Lassies” Go? Why We See So Many Reactive Dogs Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do we really have more reactive dogs now? At the park or online, it can feel like reactive dogs are everywhere. Barking, lunging, growling, freezing. Are there actually more “problem dogs” than 20–30 years ago, or did our world and our expectations change? Science cannot give a simple yes or no. Long, comparable datasets are rare. But several big shifts explain why reactivity feels more visible and harder to live with in 2025: changes in environment, breeding, how dogs live with us, and what...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/where-did-all-the-lassies-go-why-we-see-so-many-reactive-dogs-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c1ec9b6a8623255827a584</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:09:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_855344d935604a588c058ad7404c3476~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_977,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Myths and Facts by Topic]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re a good dog owner. You care, you read, and you try to do what’s best for your dog. The problem isn’t your effort, it’s the information. Dog training  is full of urban legends , folk tales , and outdated science  that sounded right decades ago but no longer holds up. Even advice from TV trainers  or social media  can lead you away from what truly helps your dog feel safe and learn calmly. Not every piece of advice online or generated by AI tools  is true or based on current science....]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/dog-myths-and-facts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe37dd0ad27c2f2a62cc6a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:54:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_345aad6a71fb4877810045ca42452699~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choose Connection, Not Correction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Minutes to Change Life on Both Ends of the Leash by Krisztina Harasztosi, CDBC — The Gibsons Dogrunner 1. What if we stopped scolding and started connecting? Years ago, researchers studying parents at risk for child abuse tried something surprisingly simple. Instead of talking about discipline or control, they asked these parents to spend just five quiet minutes a day playing with their children  with no instructions, no teaching, and no criticism. That exercise became part of...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/choose-connection-not-correction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f550f5a6f2484f3c99cc6d</guid><category><![CDATA[training tips, emotional regulation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:27:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_9f1b67e19b594124a14019c0e51c5099~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Arousal in Dogs: Why Excitement Feels Like Stress to the Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Overarousal in Dogs? High arousal refers to intense excitement, whether the trigger is positive (fetch, play, sports) or negative...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/high-arousal-in-dogs-why-excitement-feels-like-stress-to-the-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bf2834c314ab6381a6288c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:19:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_88f763baaf9e48cba6db12474676a0d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Dogs Deserve Consent? Why Choice Matters in Training and Daily Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we talk about consent , most of us think about humans. Consent means having the freedom to say yes or no to what happens to our...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/do-dogs-deserve-consent-why-choice-matters-in-training-and-daily-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bccb3a98886589b9027dff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:19:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_c9c86a19a0c346feb26295ff84e9e210~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Start with a Behaviour Consultation Before Training?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Value of Behaviour Consults for Dogs with Emotional or Behavioural Challenges Before jumping into a training class,...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/behaviour-consultation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6872f36bb296b70667753556</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 23:47:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 TGD Study: Behaviour and Adjustment of Adopted Northern Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction This 2025 study titled Understanding the Behaviour of Adopted Northern Canadian Community Dogs explores how dogs from remote...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/2025-tgd-study-behaviour-and-adjustment-of-adopted-northern-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e9c4d81454d2214a9e94d4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_f2bbd9677d0c4cbcb5903c7a5ae872f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dogs Self-Soothe: Natural Behaviors &#38; Stress Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Have you ever noticed your dog chasing after a squirrel, barking at the mail carrier, or digging furiously in the yard,...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/how-dogs-self-soothe-natural-behaviors-and-stress-relief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b800482bc07877092f06d2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:48:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_b791be6302fc4426aac016f679f49cbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Dominance Theory in Dog Training: Why "Alpha" Leadership is a Myth]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, dog owners have been told that they need to be the alpha  or pack leader  to establish control over their dogs. The idea that...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/the-truth-about-dominance-theory-in-dog-training-why-alpha-leadership-is-a-myth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6796f3e385e3e31942255b27</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:16:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_236305d0793349fbbdf542e19e3ade21~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Risk of Slippery Floors for Dogs - and How to Fix Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to our homes, hardwood and tile floors might look chic and easy to clean, but for our dogs, they can be slippery traps....]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/the-hidden-risk-of-slippery-floors-for-dogs-and-how-to-fix-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67636714e6578b5b86349d37</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:47:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_17bcceb637a2479d96e51fefe3362f4a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proactive Dog Wellness Care: A Holistic Approach for Happy, Healthy Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog wellness is much more than avoiding illness or injury. Like humans, dogs thrive when their physical, emotional, and social needs are...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/proactive-dog-wellness-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6701f4179cf4f9b1d171be17</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:46:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_8205fb3b9f5e4afda4220db288abecb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Bathing and Dog Walking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Practice Forest Bathing with Your Dog? For Humans: • Reduces stress and anxiety• Improves mood and focus• Lowers blood pressure•...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/forest-bathing-and-dog-walking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f442c3e1eccf74591cff96</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:21:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_3b22d28718ad44a39ad2f61bfefd7694~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Ethical Look at Shock Collar Studies: Why Efficiency Isn’t the Only Measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a certified behavior consultant (CDBC) and certified dog trainer (ADT-IAABC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/an-ethical-look-at-shock-collar-studies-why-efficiency-isn-t-the-only-measure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e2524d78df7aee8d2b8e1d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:54:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_f2945dfaa02d4299a0f8762620e4e821~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Say "No" Again: Training the Positive Interrupter ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your dog barking at things? Alerting you to everything? Chasing wildlife or other pets? Training a  positive interrupter is your solution. Reactive behavior, barking and prey drive often need complex assessments and training methods to be addressed effectively. Typically, you need to build prevention and management strategies and conduct a series of training sessions. For reactivity, you might use Grisha Stewart's Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), and for prey drive and chase behaviors,...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/never-say-no-again-training-the-positive-interrupter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669533458f4c99ee2ffdade3</guid><category><![CDATA[Positive Training Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quick Training Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Building Trust]]></category><category><![CDATA[Behavioral Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[ethical]]></category><category><![CDATA[No aversive]]></category><category><![CDATA[training tips, emotional regulation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:58:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_2b6e3db0c9d6460386bc9b072dee5322~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness in dog training ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you use positive methods, it's almost inevitable that you'll incorporate mindfulness into your dog training. Now, I'm not saying you...]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/mindfulness-in-dog-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66819199dd4675ba0ec6232f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:32:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_246c97c8b0ea4aec83252efa0e9916be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are So-Called Positive Trainers Just Cookie Pushers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever heard the term "cookie pusher" thrown around when talking about positive trainers? Let’s break it down with a bit of wit and wisdom....]]></description><link>https://www.tgdbehaviour.ca/post/are-so-called-positive-trainers-just-cookie-pushers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667c6c234934026766200a7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:09:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0ebcf_91df1097bd634728b44394abd81c84e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_559,h_870,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krisztina Harasztosi</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>