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HOUSEBREAKING -Simple ways to resolve problem
Housebreaking is one of the more common problems dog owners face. The basic principles of housebreaking are relatively simple, although applying those principles to your individual circumstances can some¬times be a little tricky. Let’s start off with some simple solutions, so I can help some own¬ers right away. Does your dog only have accidents at night? By accidents, [...]
Continue reading...CHEWING - Simple ways to resolve problem
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Chewing is among the most common problems I see as a dog trainer. As with all problems, it is important to understand why your dog does what he does. When it comes to chewing, the answer is really quite basic: Chewing is a very natural behavior for dogs. Many dogs chew because they are bored. They [...]
Continue reading...Agressive Dog Solution Parte 2
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Recognizing the different kinds of aggression in your dog Aggression is such a natural and innate type of behavior among dogs that willy-nilly, at some time or other, they will experience it. Today’s domestic dog no longer expresses aggression with slight facial expressions or a stiff tail. In fact, today these signs are interpreted to mean [...]
Continue reading...Agressive Dog Solution Parte 1
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
It’s never been as common as now—the fact that dogs are attacking people, causing horrific injuries that sometimes lead to death. Is the sobriquet “dogs are man’s best friends” fair and true? Why do some dogs turn aggressive while others remain calm? There are three undeniable facts that pertain to dogs: First, that nearly all [...]
Continue reading...How to Find a Trainer
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Now that I’ve reviewed the different programs, let’s discuss how to find a trainer. I would look for the following things. Reputation You want someone with an excellent reputation. The first person I would ask is my dog’s veterinarian. In my experience, a veterinary referral is the best place to start, because veterinarians are likely to [...]
Continue reading...Finding The Right Trainer for your Dog
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Unfortunately, finding the right trainer isn’t always easy. Where do you find a good trainer? How do you know if a trainer is good? What questions should you ask of a trainer? As I write this book in 2003, nowhere in the United States are dog obedience trainers tested or licensed. This is also true [...]
Continue reading...Obedience Down-Stay
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
DOWN The final command we will focus on for off-leash foundation level control is “down.” I probably sound like a broken record at this point— oh no, I’m giving my age away, but I know I’m repeating myself. Guess what? The “down” command has the same rules about consis¬tency as all the others. So what’s the first [...]
Continue reading...Simple, Effective Ways to Resolve Problems
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Whenever I teach class, I start off with a review of the commands we are going to cover in the program. I then discuss what equipment each student will need to successfully train their dog. I also make it a point to ask each owner what breed or type of dog they will be [...]
Continue reading...If you have a Dog, You are a trainer.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Whenever I am out in public and speak with people, whether it’s at a social gathering or just meeting someone, I often hear the question “What do you do for a living?” When I tell people my profession, it almost always sparks curiosity and genuine interest. Of course, as any dog trainer will tell [...]
Continue reading...How your Dog Learns 2
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
THE STAGES OF LEARNING In my 20-plus years of training, I have found that there are four stages of learning: 1. Acquisition 2. Automation 3. Generalization 4. Maintenance Stage 1: Acquisition During the acquisition stage of training, the dog learns through shap-ing and reinforcement that a specific new behavior is rewarding. She will then choose to engage in that behavior again and [...]
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
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