How do you teach a puppy to sit when he doesn’t understand English? He has never heard the word sit before and doesn’t know what to do. He just knows you just shouted “sit” five times and getting impatient. Just like parenting, there are different methods to teach a dog behavior. Some cultures preach love …
To create a balanced and happy dog, the basic needs are: Food Water Shelter Space Exercise Potty breaks Mental stimulation A dog wants the following: Affection/Attention Fun Freedom/Exploring Meeting other dogs
Before a dog learns obedience skills, there are two important management concepts (1) Prevent Issues and (2) Build Engagement (focus and attention). Our methodology emphasizes on building positive bonds, hence the emphasis on finding ways to not scold them for things that dogs naturally do. We prevent issues by understanding the reasons the issues arise …
What are attention seeking behaviors? Almost all dogs in the world display some type of attention-seeking behavior patterns, in some cases they are mild, or dog owners have learned to live with them, so they aren’t always thought of as problem behaviors. We usually fail to address them when they first start and we only …
Barking and whining (fear/attention/dominance/anxiety) Chewing furniture (boredom/teething/attention) Mouthing people Peeing in wrong places Running around the house Pulling/lunging on leash Chasing moving objects Jumping on people Counter surfing/Stealing food Not coming back/Escaping Fear Dominance Resource guarding High anxiety dogs
A disconcerting number of my clients preface the explanation of their dogs’ undesirable behaviors with the pronouncement, “He is really hyper!” The vast majority of the time, they have perfectly normal dogs. The explosion of apparently “hyper” dogs in our world can be traced to several factors: • The popularity of breeds that are (when …
Are you screaming at your puppy’s naughty behavior and feeling a little stressed on how to deal with it? Are you confused by how stopping bad behavior can be done positively? Here, we will discuss the general approaches to solving common puppy issues.
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT Drs. Scott and Fuller documented critical periods in the development of the canine in 1953. A critical period is a specific time in the maturation process when a small amount of experience will produce a great effect on later behavior. It’s also a period when learning is easier and knowledge gained …
What causes fear in dogs? Dogs that seem scared of everything can be products of nature and nurture. A dog’s genetic makeup, early experiences, environment and daily life can all have an impact on their temperament. Lack of Socialization A common reason for fear in dogs is a lack of positive exposure to new people, animals and …
A little bit of stress, or fear, in life can be normal. However, it becomes a problem when your dog’s reaction becomes extreme and persistent. If you pay keen attention, you’ll be able to see it in their body language or behavior. They’re likely doing one or several of these things: Spontaneously eliminating in the …
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