how to train dogs

How to Save Shelter Dogs with Behavior Analysis

August 1, 2017 bsci21 0

By Emaley McCulloch, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Darius, Lillie and Dexter all had one major thing in common: they were shelter dogs who weren’t being adopted. To be fair, they had many circumstances against […]

How To Train Dogs To Detect Diabetes

August 17, 2015 bsci21 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Tanya Farber of Times Live recently reported on the training of Honey, the first South African dog in training detect blood sugar levels among those with diabetes. The […]

Society

When police accidentally fire their weapon.

October 24, 2018 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC A recent study by John O’Neill in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management examined the factors that contribute to the Unintentional Discharge (UD) of firearms by law enforcement officers. […]

Business/OBM

How to Become a High Achiever

September 12, 2018 0

Angela Cathey, MA & Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Brett DiNovi, M.A., BCBA Brett DiNovi & Associates Whether you are a student, a leader, or a professional care provider you are at your […]

Society

TSA’s Secret List of Behaviors

April 27, 2015 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org In a previous article titled “Behavior Detection Officers: Where They Are and What They Are Doing,” we discussed the controversial program by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) […]

ABA Practice

If Your Behavior Plan Isn’t Working, This Might Be Why.

May 4, 2016 10

By Katherine DeCotiis Wiedemann, M.A., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer I’m going to ask you to picture yourself in two similar situations. Here’s the first: You just landed a great job. It’s come after a string of […]

ABA Practice

Parenting tips for more independent children.

August 7, 2017 1

By Leanne Page, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer “Dear Behavior BFF, How do I get my child to be more independent? I want her to handle dressing herself- things like getting out clean clothes, putting […]

Lifestyle

One Way to Clarify your Own Values

October 23, 2018 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Bret DiNovi, M.A., BCBA Brett DiNovi & Associates It is no secret that Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a hot topic in behavior analysis. Workshops and “boot […]