My name is Gaby Dufresne-Cyr and I am an author and animal behaviour specialist whose work explores learning, human connection, attachment, and social cognition across species. I am the founder of Dogue Shop and Dogue Academy, and the developer of Social Cognitive Animal Training (SCAT).

My work brings together animal behaviour, the human condition, social cognitive learning theory (SCT), and attachment frameworks to explore how relationships shape learning across species. The added A distinguishes theory from practical application.

Through writing, teaching, and applied training, I focus on the conditions that allow behaviour and connection to remain adaptive, responsive, and alive. I based my writing on my observation, science, and experience, avoiding judgment and drama.

For over forty years, I have studied, taught, and worked with both humans and animals, returning consistently to one central question: what allows a relationship to endure and adapt through challenging times. 

This question has guided my work across disciplines, from behavioural science and family systems to interspecies communication.

I recommend beginning with the Writing section, where ideas, reflection, and observation come together. It is the most direct entry point to understanding who I am and what I do.