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Bringing Your New Dog Home
Some helpful information to help transition your new dog into your home When bringing a new dog home it is important to be aware of the variety of experiences your new dog may have had, and to know how to help him make the transition into a new home. Dogs need order and leadership. They are [...]
Continue reading...Behavior Modification: Reducing Fear and anxiety
24. July 2010
Counter-conditioning and Desensitization Counter conditioning and desensitization are powerful ways to change behavior. They are usually used in combination. Desensitization provides a means of safely exposing the pet to the stimulus. Counter conditioning is used to get the pet to perform the desired behavior. What is counter-conditioning? Counter conditioning is teaching a different task or [...]
Continue reading...Book Review: Cesar’s Way, by Cesar Millan.
24. July 2010
Cesar’s Way: Definitely NOT a Whisper By Kathy Meyer, VMD Although the jacket claims that the book offers a “natural, everyday guide to understanding & correcting common dog problems,” Cesar’s Way, by Cesar Millan (aka the Dog Whisperer) delivers very little usable information for dog owners. The book is aptly named, as its main focus is [...]
Continue reading...You and Your New Dog - Starting Out Right
20. July 2010
Congratulations on adopting your new dog! Here are some helpful hints for success Supplies Dog food Water bowl, food bowl or Kongs / food balls (highly recommended by our trainers) Treats for training Toys (chew bones, chew toys) Bed (dog bed, blanket or towels) Crate and/or baby gates Put all these must-have supplies in your new dog’s confinement area (see below). Setup Set up a [...]
Continue reading...Effective Management of your Puppy
5. July 2010
Effective Management of your Puppy, Adolescent or Adult Dog Puppies come with a set of pre-established behaviors; however, most of these behaviors are unacceptable to us humans. Your puppy already knows how to potty when they feel the urge. Your puppy is an expert at chewing anything they can wrap their mouths around and of course, there is [...]
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25. July 2010
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