Top 10 Strong Examples of Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning in Action

What is Pavlovian classical conditioning? This theory can be defined as a form of associative learning that was first demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian psychologist. Since Ivan Pavlov founded this theory with his innovative research techniques, it is also known as “Pavlov’s classical conditioning”. More explanation on Pavlov’s classical conditioning The typical procedure for inducing this theory involves repeatedly […]

Naturally get rid of fleas on your pet and your home

Summer is almost here and with it will come those pesky fleas. Fleas aren’t just a nuisance, they’re dangerous to pets and people. They can carry diseases such as bubonic plague, typhus, bartonella henselae (also known as cat scratch fever) and, when left unchecked, can cause flea allergy dermatitis or even anemia in pets. Make no mistake in finding out […]

Proven Natural Remedies for Dogs

When you have a dog, you know how much they love to run around in the garden and play. They also love to snoop around and sometimes get into things that might cause them a problem. Your dog can get fleas, ear mites and other parasites when he is outside. Now you have the problem of how to treat these […]

Greyhound Dog’s Story of Grief and Tragedy

Throughout history, the Greyhound has been the beloved dog breed of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptians, who often mummified and buried favorite dogs with their owners; to the English nobility who enacted a law forbidding such a good beast for being owned by commoner mothers. Even the Bedouins (who as devout Muslims avoid dogs in general as supposedly […]

Vegetarian Recipe – Oatmeal Steak and Mushrooms

Vegetarian or not, come this way, this is so silly. This recipe is vegetarian, so carnivores may want this with a beef, pork, or any meat steak. This is not a recipe for vegans though, I haven’t gotten there yet unless I load up on veggies and fruit. Hears! what a concept, vegetables and fruits. One should always remember the […]

NLP, Metaphors and Health

What you think and say to yourself affairs. Energy follows thought. Energy flows where attention goes. Attention = concentration = energy. We get what we focus on. If you concentrate on pain, you will have pain. Statements like “I have a headache/toothache/backache” strengthen your focus on the pain and affirm that you ‘have’ the pain, that the pain is a […]

Pet Costs: A Reality Check

How much is that dog by the window? So goes an old song. It’s easy to fall in love with the dog at the pet store or shelter. But buying one, or even adopting one, isn’t the same as buying a nice pair of shoes or a cool shirt on a whim. Shoes and shirt can be simply put in […]

Depression, anger and heart disease

Traditional indicators of heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure have been found to account for about 50% of heart attacks. In trying to explain the rest, attention has shifted to psychosocial factors: personality and behavior that give rise to stress hormones. Chronic stress, type A personality, anger, depression, and social isolation not only have a […]

Dog Training – Classical Conditioning

The Russian psychologist, Ivan Pavlov, discovered classical conditioning, or in behavior analysis terminology respondent conditioning, in the 1920s. It seems that classical conditioning was discovered by chance. Pavlov was investigating the digestion of dogs when he noticed that the more experienced dogs he had been testing began to salivate before they were presented with food samples. He began to investigate […]