Sassafras Lowrey (CPDT-KA, CTDI): The Art of Writing and Trick Training for Happier Dogs

In this episode, Sassafras shares some tips about writing to engage your audience and how trick training has helped improve the lives of hir dogs. We discuss:The art of writing about behavior and training for a broad audienceHer books Tricks in the City and Chew This JournalHow trick training can complement behavior modification plansTrying to help people enjoy their pets and avoid unrealistic expectations Sassafras"s bio: Sassafras Lowrey (CPDT-KA, CTDI) is an author, dog trainer, and multimedia educator.  Sassafras" work with dogs focuses on engagement, enrichment, play, and competitive trick training.  Sassafras is the author of the dog training books Tricks In The City and Chew This Journal. Sassafras" dog training articles have regularly appeared in leading dog magazines like Dogster, The Bark, Modern Dog, and The American Kennel Club as well as publications including WIRED, Apartment Therapy, and The New York Times. Links: https://sassafraslowrey.com/ Facebook @SassafrasLowrey Twitter @SassafrasLowrey Instagram @SassafrasLowrey Instagram @SiriusTheBear Books Tricks in the City Chew This Journal Articles American Kennel Club: https://www.akc.org/author/sassafras-lowreyctdi/ WIRED: https://www.wired.com/author/sassafras-lowrey/ Apartment Therapy: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/sassafras-lowrey Cuteness: https://www.cuteness.com/user/sassafras_lowrey New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/smarter-living/dog-training-behavior.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/smarter-living/the-dog-park-is-bad-actually.html?smid=url-share https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/smarter-living/before-you-adopt-planning-a-lifelong-commitment-to-your-pets-health.html Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells  Contact Behavior Vets tweet us @BehaviorVets follow us on Facebook email us at nyc@behaviorvets.com follow us on Instagram Online courses Webinars and seminars