We’ve had several fearful dogs in for training recently. Often, they are behaving aggressively, either towards other dogs or towards people, in an attempt to increase their social distance from strangers or unknown dogs. It’s a troubling topic for owners who aren’t sure how to respond to help their dogs, dogs who are loving at […]
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There has been much written about leadership in dog training. Many times leadership is mistakenly referred to as dominance, but how do these concepts differ? Leadership is defined as a person who guides or directs a group whereas dominance in the animal world is defined as high status in a social group, usually acquired as
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If you’re like most horse people, you know a great barn dog. Every barn or trainer seems to have one. The mellow fellow who hangs near the arena, quietly waiting for his owner, never giving anyone trouble. Chances are, you have wished this was your dog, but if even allowed to come to the barn,
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Your puppy or dog wants to make you happy. Our dogs live for our approval, and no matter what the breed, they can learn self control through obedience training. A well-behaved puppy or dog will help maintain harmony in your household. I’ve been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers for many years.
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Driving down the long, winding lane to her home, Pam saw a white flash dart through the pasture. Her stomach sank as she feared the worst.
Early on (8-12 weeks) your puppy will need to go potty frequently. After eating, after napping, after playing, after drinking… you get the idea. Take your puppy out at least once per hour during the day. House training can be a challenge, but we have some tips to make it a breeze. If your puppy
Like people, dog have certain times in their mental development in which they learn about the world around them. Extensive research on how to impact dog behavior found that puppies who were isolated from human contact between five and twelve weeks were never able to react normally to people later in life. This is called the
Dogs are pack animals. By adopting a dog, you have made him part of your pack or family. In order to lead your dog, you must attain his respect through leadership. Leadership is an attitude, a state of mind. It’s not about strength or harshness. Leaders are fair, kind, and consistent teachers. Dog training is
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