Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
Science allows me to train animals of all species because learning theories and training techniques are the same no matter which species I work with.
As a professional, The challenge for me is knowing which learning theory, training technique, and behaviour modification apply to the animal species I work with. I then established a training protocol and set the animal up for success.
I love to teach and train animals, but my reinforcement comes when I see an animal display the behaviours that I, we, set out to change. Nothing is more satisfying than watching an animal understand what I am trying to teach it and seeing it modify its behaviour.
Finally, I use behaviourism and attachment theories to train dogs, zebras, rats, or giraffes. I am constantly studying (I am still in university, studying for my second degree) and modifying my teaching.
Wolf Park
First, to those who think dogs and wolves are the same, I can tell you this: YOU ARE WRONG. Although certain behaviours are similar, wolves will never be dogs. Wolves hate walking on a leash or being held or constrained in any way. Wild canines have a short fuse and will push you out of your comfort zone just to test your reaction.
Wolf Park received its first wolves from the zoo many years ago, so it was interesting to see the difference between the species. The Mexican wolf is a subspecies of the grey wolf and looks a little more like pups than adults; at least, this is what I've observed. The zoo had them for three years and never heard them howl. We tried but did not succeed.
I learn from the best minds when I visit Wolf Park and its resident wolves. Erich Klinghammer was very generous with his time and loved discussing ethology. He shared many secrets with me and was the source of knowledge one could ask for. I love sitting down with him to talk about stuff.
Dogue Shop in the Media
Television
- Global Television
Morning News - Jessica Laventure
Morning News - Laura Casella
Morning News - Andrea Howick
- CityTV
Only in Montreal - Matt Silver
Breakfast Television - Laura Casella
Breakfast Television - Elias Makos
- TeleQuebec
Deux Hommes en Or
Légitime Dépense:
- Traitements anti-puces
- L'éducation canine
- CBC Canada
Entrée Principale
Alors on Jase
Téléjournal
Brigade Animo
- CTV Montreal
News - Caroline Van Vlaardingen
News - Rob Lurie
- TV5
Les Guérisseurs - Zoothérapie avec les loups.
Loin d'être bête - Zoothérapie avec les rats.
Bizarroscope
- MATV
Libre Service
Radio
- CJAD 800
Dogue Shop weekly show (2009-2014)
Dogue Shop talks -Rick and Suzan
Dogue Shop segments -Ric Peterson
- CBC 88.5
A snippet into canine communication and their ability to decode our emotions with Loreen Pindera.
- CKOI 96,9
Midi Morency, émission de radio humoristique sur le métier de consultant en comportement animal avec François Morency
Author
- The Collective Today Magazine, (2024).
- Animal-Assisted Therapy: Superstars Change Teen Lives, (2023).
- Dog in the Mirror is God: A Scientifically Spiritual Approach to treating Human and Animal Behaviour Problems, (2018) .
- Passionnement Chien French Magazine, (2003-2007).
Newspaper
Journal du Plateau
- La brigade canine se décentralise
Journal de Montreal
- La brigade canine ne patrouille que dans le Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Ne touchez pas à mon pitbull, clament les propriétaires
- Les proptibulls promettent une opposition féroce
Journal La Press
- La bête noir à abattre
- Faire du yoga avec son chien
Journal Metro
- Gaby, professeur de Doga
Zoonooz
- A short article about the arrival of the wolves at the San Diego Zoo for the ambassador program
- Part of a five-page article on arctic wolves and the imprinting process at Park Safari Zoo
Urbania
Un article sur le Doga
Pawsie
- Docteur, Mon Chien M'iIgnore!
- Votre Chien Vous Ressemble Plus Que Vous Ne Le Pensez