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Understanding why dogs pull Humans walk at a slower pace than dogs. Dogs are led by their noses and keen to investigate smellsDogs are excited…

The obedience behaviors we teach include: Look Touch Sit Down Go to mat Come Stay (Impulse Control) Leave it

Until now, we have focused on using treats dog to build value in us. Playing with your dog increases the bond with your dog, without…

If your dog is not following your command, there are chances it is due to Learned Irrelevance. This happens when dogs learn that your command…

To make a dog learn more quickly, we need have good handling skills, as well as to understand the following principles: Dog must be in…

Conventional trainers start teaching a dog to sit by saying "Sit" and expect the dog to sit. Because the dog does not understand "Sit", they…

Operant conditioning is another form of associative learning model through which our behaviour is shaped by reward ("reinforcement") or punishment. Reinforcement/reward encourages a good behavior.…

Classical conditioning (or Pavlonian Conditioning) During his research on the physiology of digestion in dogs, Pavlov noticed that his dogs began to salivate in the…

Even with efforts to prevent bad behaviors and proper socialization, a dog may still show bad behaviors like barking, chewing, mouthing, pulling on leash, chasing…

Since we understand the wants of dogs (food, freedom, play and affection), we use teachable moments in daily life to build a habit of engagement.…