2016-02-02 02:58
I recently heard about a new way of getting stopping a behavior: putting it under stimulus control. Stimulus control is when a certain behavior occurs in the presence of a specific stimulus… Read More
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30+ years ago it was the norm to use intimidation to train your dog. Now, it can be faster, easier, more reliable, and much more humane. By using positive methods, you can train your dog without having to worry about being the "alpha" or "pack leader" and your dog can enjoy your company rather than fearing you. There is no "one size fits all" in animal behavior. There are many different humane ways to teach a dog so it is important to find what works best for the individual.
2016-02-02 02:56
It is a common misconception that domesticated dogs form a strict hierarchy within their human/canine "packs" like wolves are thought to do. According to this theory, any wolf/dog pack MUST… Read More
2016-02-02 02:46
No. It's a word all of us use. When working with a dog, people tend use it much more often. Why is that? Because dogs make a lot of mistakes, often they don't know t… Read More
2016-02-02 02:43
#1 Using food to train is bribery.When used correctly, food is a reward not a bribe. It is a way to tell the dog "hey, I love what you just did!" #2 The dog will not listen if he knows… Read More
2014-12-31 04:25
Yes, the walk. Every dog owner needs to do it on a daily basis (there are exceptions of course.) The thing is, dogs tend to pull ahead and some do this with such energy and zest that the hum… Read More
2014-12-26 18:03
Emily Larlharlm a.k.a Kikopup is, in my opinion, an amazing dog trainer.Choosing a Trainer is a must for anyone who is unaware of how to help with their dog's behavioral problems or who is s… Read More
2014-11-24 05:16
Yes, the growl. I chose to write about this specifically because of how misunderstood this canine signal is. No doubt you have seen owners perhaps walking down the street or at the park who… Read More
2014-09-27 21:36
Is this dog enjoying himself? To the untrained eye, yes. To those who study dog body language and communication, absolutely not.Often I see pictures of a dog and child together (like the one… Read More
2014-08-11 21:24
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2014-08-04 16:47
Do you have a dog who begs for food, whines for attention, barks and whines while you are preparing his dinner, or constantly nudges you to be petted or cooed at? This is calle… Read More
2014-07-31 19:07
Who doesn't love puppies? Their adorable physical appearance and their silly antics are enough to make just about anyone fall in love. What a lot of people don't know is that puppies are A L… Read More
2014-07-29 23:49
Have you ever taken your dog to the vet and he will not stop squirming around as his ears, eyes, and mouth are being inspected? Does he squirm while you try and trim his nails or while the g… Read More
2014-07-27 02:59
The most misunderstood inter-species animal pairs are dogs and cats. Cats and dogs are natural enemies, but probably not in the way that you think. As members of different species, they have… Read More
2014-07-16 19:00
Many trainers shy away from using counter-conditioning because they believe that giving rewards for showing aggressive behavior will cause the dog to continue to react aggressively. This is… Read More
2014-07-16 17:05
The first 12 weeks of life is a puppy's most critical stage to socialize. They learn from their litter mates, parents, and human "parents" from the day they are born. It is als… Read More
2014-07-16 16:28
Separation anxiety is probably one of the most common behavioral problems found in dogs. Dogs are very social animals, and in the wild they are always with another member of their pac… Read More
2014-07-16 16:25
Let's think of all the types of discipline:-verbal punishment (no!)-physical punishment (leash jerk, hitting, spanking)-removal from a situation (time-out)-ignoring -taking something aw… Read More
2014-07-16 16:23
Counter Conditioning: the conditioning of an unwanted behavior or response to a stimulus into a wanted behavior or response by the association of positive associations with the sti… Read More
2014-07-16 16:22
"Is it time to train with master?? Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!"Training is all about interacting with the individual dog and knowing what makes him tick. Like it says in the de… Read More
2014-07-16 16:19
An important aspect of dog training is using the right tools for the job. I will go over the pros and cons of each tool that I can think of and whether or not they should… Read More
2014-07-16 16:17
Treat delivery is typically not something you think about until you actually begin training your dog with food. Treat delivery is all about how the treat gets to the dog. It may seem like an… Read More
2014-07-16 16:16
There is no doubt that dog training methods are a hot debate nowadays. I don't like to equate all dog training with television stars, but the spectrum falls a little like this: There are the… Read More
2014-07-16 16:13
Taking the dog for a walk or jog is a good form of exercise. It helps build muscle tone, improves blood flow to the heart, improves joint mobility, and is overall a great cardiovascular exer… Read More
2014-07-16 16:08
Will this dog walk behind the human on a walk without prior training if you make him wait while you walk through the door first? Of course not!How many times have you hea… Read More
2014-07-16 16:07
A lot is expected of dogs and there always has been. In fact, I believe that most people expect their dogs to behave almost perfectly around new sights, smells, people, and animals with no f… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here is Dr. L David Mech, one of the first to discredit the Alpha theory. He is an internationally recognized expert on wolves and wolf behavior and has been a research s… Read More
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