Do I Really Have to Break Bad Behaviors???
Ok my challenge, write an article on about breaking habits. Chewing, digging, barking, etc.… Well that is going to require some talk about replacement behaviors vs breaking habits. Think of breaking behaviors as saying NO and replacement behaviors as saying YES… Why on earth would…
Great Article on Muzzles and of Course My Thoughts as Well
Click Here For the Article Ok I love this idea not because I think every dog should wear a muzzle but for the fact if we make wearing the muzzle normal the dog will be ready if it is ever needed. One thing,…
Great Article… How the movie Whiplash relates to Dog Training???
Another great article by Nicole Wilde… She nails this one. How does saying no, not to mention how you say no… will relate to you and your dog, not to mention your success in training said dog 🙂 This is an article that anyone frustrated…
Great Article and Videos on Aggression Training Ideas
This is an article and accompanying videos from a Trainer/Vet that I really like and admire. Her ideas are sound and the ideas are great info for anyone with a dog who exhibits aggression towards other dogs… I have always claimed that there is no…
Can You Do Everything Right and Still End Up With a Fearful or Anxious Dog?
Many people have heard me talk about puppy socialization. You may have even worked through my well-known socialization checklist or heard me stress how critical the early weeks (roughly 3–20) are for long-term behavior. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: it is absolutely possible to do…
Be Nice to Me or Else (especially in class)….
Very interesting research that again shows the similarities between dogs and young children… It is another reason to consider the more laid back, less direct and punitive training methods… Please read and let me know what you think? Click Here for Article
Nature side of Sound Phobic Dogs…
While I always stress the Nurture side of the equation (socialization during the critical period of life) Approx 3-20 Weeks this article (from one of my favorite blogs) looks at the issue of noise phobias from a genetic/physiological standpoint and is a very interesting read….
Does your Dog Hump????
OK it might be embarrassing, it might be frustrating and I yes, it is also normal so what does it all mean? Well it could be another dog, a stuffed animal or even a human leg!!! Humping is a part of being a dog and this…
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation 🐾 Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog’s Behavior? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by issues with your dog and don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. One of the most common…
