The first bad experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least but it’s as fresh in my mind today as it was the day it happened. My[…]
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Category: SOCIALIZING
INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES
BODY LANGUAGE Approaching your new puppy or frightened, anxiety-filled shelter dog, with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect you are hoping for. If you want to make[…]
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IS MY DOG AGGRESSIVE? WHY DOES HE ACT OUT?
Two isolated and not entirely different situations focused on introducing Derek to a new guest in their home, resulting in an act of aggression. Derek was what his pet parents describe as calm and then suddenly for no apparent reason,[…]
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CAN YOUR PUPPY BE TOO FRIENDLY?
There will be a point when your friendly puppy who runs to the first person they see, jumping and rolling over for belly rubs, stops being cute and evolves into problematic. An over-socialized puppy will create uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing[…]
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A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER
Canine training is a compilation of four components: house training, obedience training, behavior modification, and social skills. Let‘s start with house training. Taking your puppy out every hour or two may seem to be the most logical way to head[…]
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A WALK IN THE PARK
If you have a dog, what could be more fun than going to the “Dog Park” in your neighborhood. I decided to visit a few of them in my own neighborhood and neighboring towns as well. Here’s what I found.[…]
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ARE TWO DOGS ARE BETTER THAN ONE?
Are two dogs better than one? Is one dog easier to take care of? Are two dogs more expensive? Will two dogs be on the same schedule? Will two puppies be happier than leaving one alone? There are a lot[…]
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RESCUE ME
Saving a dog’s life may be one of the greatest and most rewarding acts of kindness you will ever have experienced and the feeling will remain in your heart forever. If you love dogs and are thinking about adding one[…]
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT-Part Two
There is a growing number of requests for training puppies and dogs that pet parents are referring to as “aggressive.” Yes, as expected, some are large or x-large breeds that have been adopted as adults but not all. Most of[…]
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