Dr. Sophia Yin has Died - Shocking Loss to the Dog Community

[Snowshoe]

Animal Behaviorist Sophia Yin Dies at 48




This is so sad.

[Sue]

Saw that yesterday when her facebook page posted this:





It's a great loss to the veterinary community, and the dog training community.

A lovely tribute to her from the Chicago SunTimes:

Dr. Sophia Yins Pet World


She described, in this interview, the exact way you should be a leader with your dog. None of that alpha leader stuff, but this:

"Sophia learned that every pet needs a human who can lead. Not like a boss, but like a partner in a dance—someone who gives clear signals, rewards desirable behavior as it occurs, removes rewards for inappropriate behavior immediately, and sticks to the plan consistently until the new, good behavior is a habit."

The perfect description. Lead like in a dance.

Whatever demons she had in her life, she still did wonderful work with animal behaviorism, training, and low stress handling techniques for vets, groomers, etc.

Her obituary:
Obituary: Dr. Sophia Yin, 48, renowned pioneer in humane training for pets - Obituaries - The Sacramento Bee

[kimbersmom]

So sad.

[Tanya]

I saw the update to her page when it was made. horrible tragic

[Sandra]

Very sad. I had just received an email from a local dog training facility saying how excited they were to have her coming to do a seminar in the spring. Awful.

[Blackboy98]

Such a loss to not only the dog world, but her friends and family.

[Tanya]

Very sad. I had just received an email from a local dog training facility saying how excited they were to have her coming to do a seminar in the spring. Awful.

Yeah I was debating going to that seminar in the spring, it sounded super interesting