Category: Training Hints
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Making Halloween Less Spooky for Dogs
Tis the season…the spooky season…the time when the decorations start to come out. And no sooner is Halloween over than the Christmas decorations come out (personally, one of my pet peeves…no one decorates for Thanksgiving!). It’s all in the spirit, right? Except for our poor dogs. Suddenly, walking in the neighborhood is a frightening thing.…
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How to deal with a Reactive Dog
What happens when you realize there’s another dog in the vicinity? Do you cringe? Do you get that sinking feeling because you know what’s about to happen? Do you tighten up on the leash in anticipation of the lunging? Do you hold your breath? What happens when your dog starts his “aggressive” routine? Do you…
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Our Approach — FAQ
Q: Is my dog dominant? A: The concepts of “dominance” and “alpha” were originally incorrectly applied to dogs. These concepts came about as the result of studies on captive wolves. While dogs have descended from wolves, they are NOT wolves. They are domesticated dogs. I prefer to use the concept of “benevolent leader”; this indicates…
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Puppies! Part 2
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR NEW PUPPY! Click here for Part 1 Teach your puppy that people and hands near his food bowl are wonderful things. Start his meal with an empty food bowl. Then place a handful of his food in there. While he’s eating that, add another handful. Continue this until his…