Setting Expectations This article will lay out 5 things that you can do stop your puppy from biting. But first, it’s important to understand why puppies bite. It is a normal and natural behavior. Puppies bite when they are tired, excited, nervous or frustrated. Many puppies become frustrated and bite when someone is holding their …
1. Listen, Watch, Learn Building a relationship built on trust, respect and communication can only begin once you consciously begin to learn about your puppy’s unique personality. Spend time observing her body language and facial expressions. See how she responds to various people, sounds, objects, activities. What does she love? What does she hate? What …
Setting Expectations Potty training can be a frustrating process, but there are a few hard and fast rules that can accelerate the process: Have the right tools. Create a potty schedule. Keep a potty training log. Learn how to use food reinforcement effectively. Be patient. Expect that your puppy will need constant reminders to go …
A Single Moment The potential to change an emotional response and thereby change the consequent behavior rests on A SINGLE MOMENT. Emotional Response = Excitement, Fear, Anxiety Consequent Behavior = Barking, Biting, Jumping Imagine a person walking a dog. The dog being walked is a “dog-reactive-dog” as he barks at any dog that comes within 25 …
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Make sure that you are setting your dog up for success in their new home by following these Ten Training Tips. Too many dogs are relinquished to the shelter each year for problem behaviors that could have been prevented, here’s how to get your dog off on the right track: Tip #1: Confinement Area. A …
These tips will help ensure that your dog will share in the happiness of your growing family. Tip #1: Brush up on basic obedience. Practice relaxation exercises on a blanket in preparation for nap time or nursing. Teach your dog how to walk on a loose leash so that you, your baby, and your dog …
Barrier aggression is the number one reason dogs are euthanized in shelters each year. Barriers, such as; fences, gates, windows, screen doors, balconies have the potential to generate high levels of frustration and stress, resulting in incessant barking, or worse, aggression. Barriers “train” dogs to become hyper-territorial because it has a built in reinforcement mechanism: …
Tip #1: Potty Training Potty training requires careful management and frequent supervised trips outside. There, you are able to immediately reinforce your puppy for peeing or pooing in a desired area. Click here to see article about house training. Tip #2: Separation Training Teach the puppy to feel comfortable spending time in a crate or behind a baby gate. When done …
The Rubik’s cube can be used as a model for a dog’s behavioral wellness. People can spin their wheels in behavioral training when they try to work through concerning behavior related to fear, anxiety or aggression as though it is a one dimensional problem. People struggle with the Rubik’s cube for the same reason. Every time …
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How Does it Start? Most bad habits start off seemingly benign. Your dog whimpers and you ask him if he wants to go for a walk. Your dog barks and you ask him “what’s wrong?” Your dog lifts his paw on you to ask for a pet … so you pet him. Some people even …
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