Mar 182 min read

More about happiness

So often when people are thinking about hiring a dog trainer, it’s because there is something wrong. Something wrong with how things are...

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Mar 172 min read

What is an animal chaplain?

What is an animal chaplain and why would you need one? One of the best volunteer experiences I ever had was with Providence Hospice and...

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Mar 163 min read

All those letters: credentials and expertise!

Animal training is an unregulated industry, which means anyone can say they know what they are doing. Unfortunately, there are techniques...

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Mar 151 min read

Dog and cat training and behavior resources we love

One of the best things we can do for animals: learn more about them On the spectrum of things to know more about: humans haven’t...

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Mar 142 min read

It feels like being adopted!

Hello, welcome, to Shel Graves Animal Consulting! Image Description: Close up photo of a smiling woman wearing an "Adoption is...

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Mar 122 min read

Hey, Vegans! Are you looking for a vegan dog trainer and animal behavior consultant?

Are you looking for a trainer and behavior consultant who understands your vegan ethics? Here I am! I’ve been vegan for the animals (as...

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Feb 271 min read

What is a Culture of Compassion?

Shel Graves Animal Consulting offers day training, behavior consults, and grief counseling (animal chaplaincy). I’m motivated by big...

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Feb 272 min read

Positive reinforcement works for all beings

Positive reinforcement works for all beings. It’s not just a great t-shirt (but it is a cute t-shirt from Woof Cultr). So, I am a...

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