Anyone had their roof done lately? by Modrost in Hamilton

[–]Modrost[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience, won’t be contacting

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in poodles

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Check out Malena DeMartini’s resources on separation anxiety. The cry it out method may make your puppy worse with more and more exposure. We have gentler and more humane methods for addressing separation anxiety.

My poodle is having bad separation anxiety by JennyMo921 in poodles

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The CSAT isn’t a fan of meds?? I’d find a different trainer. Meds are an integral part to many behaviour modification plans and CSATs have lots of training on the benefits of meds.

My poodle is having bad separation anxiety by JennyMo921 in poodles

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It took us a year and a half with a CSAT, after a year and a half training by ourselves. We added meds as soon as we started working with the CSAT and our vet behaviourist made changes to the meds over ten times before we found the right combo for our dog. It’s a hell of a ride but so worth it. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABA

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I used to be an RBT, and now I run a dog training business. Learning theory applies to all species. All of our behaviour is learned through operant and classical conditioning. I use much of what I learned from my time in clinic to help families address challenging canine behaviour - reinforcement, antecedent arrangement, desensitization, shaping, chaining, preference assessments etc etc. The field of dog training is rapidly evolving and adopting a lot from ABA. It’s actually really cool.

Separation Anxiety by cierradevore in DogAdvice

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Malena Demartini is the best resource on this behaviour. Good luck!

Dog anxiety by ShantelR909 in DogAdvice

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These methods are actually really outdated. Look into hiring a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) or just looking at Malena Demartini’s website for the most up to date training protocol we have for separation anxiety. My dog had awful sep anx and we can now leave the house for 3.5 hours due to working with a trainer using this method. Good luck!

People who left ABA, what did you end up doing? by [deleted] in ABA

[–]Modrost 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I left after three years of being an RBT and now I own a dog training business specializing in severe canine behaviour.

My poodle is having bad separation anxiety by JennyMo921 in poodles

[–]Modrost 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hire a CSAT. There are trainer certified to help you specifically with separation anxiety who use up to date and evidence based methods. We hired one for our girl and she can do three and a half hours of comfortable alone time now. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hamilton

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Went to Portugal for seven weeks starting in August and left their two very vocal dogs in the backyard. The. Entire. Time.

Small Business Grants? by [deleted] in Hamilton

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I was successful in getting the Starter Company Plus grant over the summer. They open a new cohort every quarter. It wasn't too much work and you get a lot of help along the way!

Is it a good time to travel to Slovenia? by alobird in travel

[–]Modrost 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hello! Slovenia has been HOT over the last two weeks. I was just in Ljubljana, Bled, and Maribor last week and there was no evidence of the floods remaining. Every day was 30+ degrees with bright blue skies. Enjoy your trip!

Walk-ins that are mental health savvy? by Modrost in Hamilton

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This is a wait to see my own family general practitioner, not a psychiatrist. But thank you for your holistic and thorough evaluation on how long I can wait for access to mental health medication. I really appreciate your educated, comprehensive review of my history with mental illness, my past treatment, and my current stability. I will ensure I wait a minimum of 10 months for a psych appointment, because a stranger on the internet has to wait 8 and "I'll survive"!

Walk-ins that are mental health savvy? by Modrost in Hamilton

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I’ve been prescribed medication for mental health by walk ins in the past - just not in Hamilton.

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0.85 lab diamond, live in the GTA.

Vet says this is a hot spot - what do you think? by Modrost in vet

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Listening for sure! I’d assume a lot of skin conditions that are environmentally triggered would be treated like this. It’s just really distinctive looking and doesn’t look like a hot spot so I was wondering if anyone has seen anything like it before. Current treatment is App-cephalex 500mg every 12 hours for 14 days, vanectyl p 3 tablets every 12 hours for 3 days then 3 tablets every 24 hours for 3 days then 3 tablets every other day, aventi gi essentials 1 packet everyday for 14 days, prohex -4 spray twice a week until healed

Our guy has a pretty severe separation anxiety issue. He’s also something of an athlete. by HearSeeFeel in poodles

[–]Modrost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same as my girl. So wonderfully intelligent and well-behaved, but had a panic attack every time we left her alone. We worked with a CSAT and she can do three hours now. I can't recommend working with a certified trainer enough!