Canine Point of View

06/08/2024

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION HERE!! PLEASE SHARE!!

04/29/2024

04/29/2024

If you wouldn't do it to a friend, don't do it to a dog: How kids should NOT interact with dogs, by Dr. Sophia Yin.

[pdf available from the Liam J. Perk Foundation website: http://www.liamjperkfoundation.org/_assets/downloads/HowNotToInteract.pdf]

04/13/2024

In the demanding field of dog training, where patience, passion, and persistence are critical for achieving success, there is a frequently neglected factor that can greatly impact the enjoyment and effectiveness of our p...

04/03/2024

I've been teaching this for years.

Which rewards do you use in each situation?

Read more: https://bit.ly/3TVSXKU

03/21/2024

The Smooth Fox Terrier, called the 'gentleman of the terrier world,' is a lively, gregarious terrier with a devil-may-care attitude, originally developed for Britain's traditional foxhunts.

Why do you love the breed?

03/20/2024

I've been saying it for years!

One activity that all Germans shepherds can do is go sniffing. While this might seem like a no brainer, it’s an often-overlooked outlet to burn off mental and physical energy.If you’ve spent any time around German shepherds, you know they love to sniff and excel at scent work. While all dogs can...

03/17/2024

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When we punish dogs for growling, we aren't helping them feel better about whatever it is that is threatening them. Instead, we are teaching to stop letting us know when they feel unsafe.

The result? A dog who stops giving us warning signs and "bites out of the blue."

And, that's how we create dangerous dogs.

03/07/2024

I've been teaching this for years.

Free Download: https://dunbar.info/classicalconditioning

When you're dealing with an out of control dog, one of the first questions to ask is whether their undesirable behavior is driven by fear. If it is, you'll want to start by helping them feel more at ease. It's hard for anyone to control themselves when they are afraid!

The easiest way to help a dog feel at ease is Classical Conditioning, the simple act of getting your dog to form an associate between one stimulus and another. Help your dog form POSITIVE associations with the things that make them uneasy and they'll start to feel more relaxed.

Classical Conditioning is simple and easy to do, and with the right techniques, it can even be fun and enjoyable!

Want to learn more?

Check out our free DADD (Dunbar Academy Downloadable Document) about Classical Conditioning: https://dunbar.info/classicalconditioning

Or, even beter, join us for FREE at our Out of Control Dog Summit, coming up next week: https://dunbar.info/control2024

We'll be covering Classical Conditioning and SO MUCH MORE, including everything you need to know to calm your out of control dog and get them to pay attention to you and listen to your instructions in exciting and distracting environments. Join us!

03/01/2024

Training Tip Tuesday: Socialization!
Another fun collaboration we did with Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin! Socialization is one of the best investments we can make to help our puppies grow into resilient adult dogs. Remember that exposure alone isn't socialization, puppies should be having positive experiences with new things!

If you need help socializing your puppy, Paws Abilities has lots of opportunities to meet the needs of different schedules and budgets!

🐶 Puppy Class: For puppies 7-20 weeks of age. At only $40 for 4 weeks, puppy class is a steal of a deal. Puppies get to play, explore new surfaces, make friends, and get a head start on training. Each week has a different theme: at home, at the vet, at the groomer, at the pet store, etc.
💙 Oronoco: https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=103
💛 Inver Grove Heights: https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=104

⭐ AKC STAR Puppy: For puppies under 1 year of age. This 6 week class is more in depth at covering the basics of puppy ownership. Puppies still get playtime, with more structured training. It's the perfect step between Puppy Class and Beginning Obedience.
💛 Inver Grove Heights: https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=329

🐢 Teenage Transformations: For 5-24 month old puppies. This class is for puppies who missed out on important socialization and are timid or overly excited in new places
💙 Oronoco: https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=348
💛 Inver Grove Heights: https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=275

⛺Puppy Camp: For puppies under 6 months old. Puppies are dropped off once a week to work with a professional trainer. The trainer socializes them to various surfaces, sounds, objects, and handling. The trainer also takes them on field trips and supervises puppy play time
https://pawsabilitiesmn.com/puppy-camp/

💼 Canine to Five: Open to all ages. 3 times a week, a professional trainer comes to your home to work with your puppy 1:1. The trainer will also work with the family once a week to make sure they understand how to maintain the training. We offer specific packages for socialization as well as obedience and specialty behavior packages.
https://pawsabilitiesmn.com/canine-to-five/

02/28/2024

Sport hunters cherish the duality of working English Springer Spaniels: handsome, mannerly pets during the week, and trusty hunting buddies on weekends.

Why do you love the breed?