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Kongs are one of the best antidotes to cure dog boredom. I sometimes have to remind myself to use them as well because I get out of practice, but every time I use them it reinforces how great they are. I always talk to my clients about them and thought...
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Walking a dog while trying to navigate a stroller can be extremely frustrating. Besides the normal frustrations with a pulling dog, there is also the danger and concern of a baby in the stroller. Visions of the dog pulling the stroller over and seeing...
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Last week I saw a client that I have not seen since her puppy was 5 months old. I met with her for just one session to help her get on the right track and talk about basic puppy strategies including socialization, jumping, puppy biting and preventative...
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How can this be possible? A professional dog trainer that makes his living training dogs admitting that dogs can actually think they are better? What? Is this some new-age dog training philosophy? Am I nuts? No. This is just common sense that flies in...
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There is a new study published in New Scientist that may change the way people view the cognitive abilities of dogs. Dog guardians around the world might now have scientific proof to back up their comments that their dog is extremely smart and knows what...
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To effectively use positive reinforcement to train your dog, you need to understand the difference between bribing and rewarding. Bribing a dog occurs when the treat or reward is shown up front before the behavior is requested or while the dog starts...
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Jumping on guests is a normal behavior that dogs exhibit, but through proper management and training, you can change your dog’s behavior. With inappropriate behaviors, it is important to identify what changes in the environment start the pattern...
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Very frequently I will see a new puppy guardian on a walk telling their puppy not to jump on other dogs. They will say, “No Jumping” and pull their puppy away from other dogs, or hold the leash so they can’t jump. Usually as long as...
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Having a baby and getting ready for the big day? Don't forget about the importance of planning ahead and making sure your dog is ready for the arrival of your new baby. Pre-baby strategies Here are some training tips you can practice before the baby...
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There are five ways of using positive reinforcement to train a dog to do behaviors. 1. Reward Acceptable Behavior Dogs do what works to benefit them. We can use this to our advantage by paying attention to what they are doing and give them what they want...
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A study reported in the Los Angeles Times found that human yawns are contagious to dogs, a sign that man's best friend might be capable of a rudimentary form of empathy. While dogs are extremely good at visual learning (read Patricia McConnell's...
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A solid “Stay” is an important behavior for dogs to know. Once your dog has a foundation of staying when you ask, you will have much more control and your dog will be calmer and more pleasant around guests and social activities. Wouldn’t it be fantastic...
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Vaccinations are a necessary part of caring for a dog of any age, but there are precautions you should take to avoid complications. There is an ever-increasing amount of information available to suggest that dogs are receiving too many vaccinations. There...
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One of the most effective ways to prevent bad puppy behaviors from happening and help with overall training strategies is to have your puppy wear a leash inside and trail it behind him wherever he goes. You should always either watch your puppy or manage...
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As reported in the London Times, Pyrenean mountain dogs (known as Great Pyrenees in the United States) have been attacking tourists in the French Alps. The Pyrenean dogs, also known as Patous, were brought in to protect sheep in 1992 with the reapparance...
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