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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- Trigger Stacking – How to keep your dog from getting overwhelmed and overloaded.Author: John ReillyCategory: Dog Behavior, Dog TrainingDecember 15, 2021You probably already know what trigger stacking is. If you’ve ever seen a small child have a melt-down at an event or a party, or seen a co-worker […]No Comments
- Tribute to a Dog.Author: John ReillyCategory: UncategorizedNovember 30, 2021In 1855, Attorney George Vest represented a man who was suing a neighbor over the death of his dog. His trial summation has been preserved in part, […]No Comments
- 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