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A positive approach to training for dogs and their people! Dogs repeat behaviors that are rewarding and avoid behaviors that are not. no reward).
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Services offered include: preparing for your new puppy, new puppy training, owner education, training for adopted rescue dogs, working with fearful dogs, housetraining and crate training, coming when called, nice leash walking, and behavior modification for fear aggression, food bowl and toy guarding, and other behavior problems. Positive reinforcement training is all about focusing on what you wa
nt your dog to do, not what you don’t want your dog to do. We train and reward the desired behavior and eliminate the unwanted behavior by ignoring it -- not rewarding it or training an alternate behavior. Providing timely and consistent feedback is the key to training. It's easy once you understand how dogs actually learn. There are positive ways to end pulling, chewing, biting and jumping without the need for ‘corrections’ (punishing, painful tugging). There are a few simple rules you can follow every day, which will establish you as the leader of the pack and ensure a calmer, happier, well-behaved dog. There are many common myths prevalent today that cause owners to go down the wrong training path. Effective training is basically controlling the consequences of your dog’s actions (ie, reward vs. When your dog doesn't come when called, it's not because he is being 'stubborn'. It's because he has found something more rewarding to him at that moment in time. Proper training can solve this problem. Positive reinforcement training is fun, will help your dog learn faster and create a truly rewarding relationship between you and your dog based on trust, respect and understanding.
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Excellent article!
but finds it even more rewarding to teach their owners how to build a better relationship with their canine family members
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Hey there, gang. Today, it’s time for another installment of “problem solving at Dr. Jen’s house.” (For another example of this, see my previous post about my dog Clint, and his habit o…
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Redirect or Preempt? Kiki Yablon February 10, 2019 Well-intentioned training "tips" can really go south if you don’t understand the underlying behavioral principles. One of those is the advice to “redirect” unwanted behavior, e.g., that when your dog jumps, or puts his paws up on the counter, ...
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Some general training tips and guidelines!
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Could the key to having a strong heart be as simple as owning a dog?
Thanks Denise O'Moore of Mighty Dog Graphics for collaborating with me on this poster and...
A wonderful article by Rise VanFleet, PhD.
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Today, I want to talk about one of the most common struggles I see with my behavior clients and their dogs. Often, they’ve been through a basic obedience class or two, and their pup has learn…
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Going to puppy class has benefits for later dog behaviour, study shows.
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Some house training reminders!
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Most dogs could benefit from working with a trainer. We have some tips for finding someone who will work with what you and your pet need.
We recommend that dog owners switch foods frequently. Many food makers suggest switching foods slowly, by replacing a small amount of the dog's old food with a new food and slowly increasing the percentage of new food over a week or two. If you feed more than one type of food per day to your dog, an...
It's because they're family.
Older dogs and cats require a little extra love and care, whether they’re new to your home or they’ve been with you for years. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Mood Boosting Power of Owning a Dog!
Understanding is key to all positive change....
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Fun tips for playing with your dog!
Pets, especially dogs, love jumping into the closest body of water, but pet owners are being urged to watch out for a silent threat.
The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking Rhode Islanders to avoid contact with the bodies of water. Three are in Roger Williams Park.
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Who wouldn't love to cuddle adorable puppies while sipping prosecco? It may sound like a dream, but at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, in Denver, you can have puppies and prosecco delivered straight to your room.
Two new studies of dog training for recall and chasing problems conclude that e-collars are unnecessary and detrimental to animal welfare, even when used according to manufacturer's instructions
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Helpful tips for hand shy dogs!
Good info!
Dogs can experience a phenomenon described as 'the zoomies,' when a dog suddenly dashes back and forth or around in circles with no perceptible destination.
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Tips for teaching your puppy his name!
Good advice!
Good advice!
Avoid walking your dog on hot asphalt, it can burn the paws. Always walk your dog early in the morning and late at night, preferably on green surfaces.
With every holiday celebration comes some consideration for our pets. We want to enjoy the day but also not frighten our furry friends away. The 5th of July is the busiest day on record for animal shelters and the Animal Control Officers according to the American Humane Association reports. These fa...
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Retractable leashes are not meant for everyday walking use, and they can cause serious injury for dogs or even humans who are walking them.
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