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Behavior Modification: Reducing Fear and anxiety
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...Childproofing Your Dog….a few tips
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Melanie Schlaginhaufen Do you remember a dog from your childhood who was so tolerant that you slept on him, hugged him and perhaps even rode him like a pony? Many of us do have memories of dogs that would put Lassie to shame, but the truth is…few dogs are this tolerant. And who knows, our [...]
Continue reading...Book Review: Cesar’s Way, by Cesar Millan.
Sunday, August 22, 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...How to Find a Trainer
Saturday, August 21, 2010
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
Saturday, August 21, 2010
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
Saturday, August 21, 2010
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...Begging Food From the Table
Friday, August 20, 2010
To solve this problem, you need to show the dog what you would like her to do during your meals. The simplest way to do that is to establish a spot near the dining area that your dog learns to like going to. Since the spot will not be at the table, it will [...]
Continue reading...Training Your Dog To Sit - Techniques
Friday, August 20, 2010
Training your dog to sit on command is a good place for you and your dog to start your obedience training. It’s a nice easy command which your puppy or dog will master very quickly. This will increase your dog’s confidence and provide a foundation on which to build more advanced skills and commands. [...]
Continue reading...Unruly Behavior in the House
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Consistency is extremely important when you’re teaching a dog to have a calm attitude in the house. If you play chase or fetch, or wres¬tle with the dog in the house and encourage the dog to engage in unruly behavior inside, this is going to make it much more difficult for the dog to [...]
Continue reading...Simple, Effective Ways to Resolve Problems
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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 [...]
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
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