John Reilly – Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi, I’m John Reilly, the Head Nerd at animalnerd.com. I am a Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) with a Master of Science degree in Anthrozoology and years of experience in training and helping to rehabilitate shelter dogs, preparing them for successful adoption. Throughout my time working with dogs, I have been dismayed and somewhat frustrated by the amount of poor and misleading information that is being pushed out to the public.
This site’s goal is to be a place where current, evidence-based information on animal care, welfare and training can be hosted and exchanged – open not just about dogs, but for all species of domestic animals and wildlife.
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- He’s not your “furbaby”. He’s your friend.Author: John ReillyCategory: Dog BehaviorNovember 24, 2021Your dog is not your baby, or your “furbaby”, or a dress-up doll, or a social prop, or a member of your “pack”. He’s none of those things. He is […]No Comments
- Keeping your dog out of trouble when meeting peopleAuthor: John ReillyCategory: Dog Behavior, UncategorizedNovember 17, 2021“He just came at me, with no warning!”, “All of a sudden, he just lunged at the other dog!”, “One minute, he was fine; and the next minute he was […]No Comments
- House training your new dog. Part one: Adult dogsAuthor: John ReillyCategory: Dog Behavior, Dog TrainingNovember 9, 2021When you bring your new dog home, you can be certain of one thing: There will be messes in your home. Your home is a new environment for him and […]No Comments
- Dog Parks: What to know before bringing your dog to one.Author: John ReillyCategory: Dog BehaviorOctober 30, 2021Dog parks are a place where dogs and their owners can spend time outdoors and off the leash, doing “dog things” with other dogs. They have become […]No Comments
- Coyote EncountersAuthor: John ReillyCategory: UncategorizedOctober 23, 2021In a previous post ( Eastern Coyote Myths and Reality | The Animal Nerd ), I discussed eastern coyotes and their habits – and tried to dispel a few […]No Comments