“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” according to Dr. John Gray, author of a fabulous bestseller about the behavior of men and women, and their inability to fully understand each other. Dogs, on the other hand, are probably[…]
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Tag: behavior
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT FOR NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR
WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE REINFORCING? “Positive Reinforcement” has become a familiar term when considering how to train a dog. However, there is definitely a lot of confusion… If you are not a member yet, please become a member to access[…]
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ALLELOMIMETIC
If you ever experienced adopting a second dog into your home, you probably noticed how much easier it was to train the new dog, eventually realizing that he learned the ropes from the first dog. But allelomimetic behavior is not[…]
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FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS
The definition of instinct is: to behave in a way characteristic of a species; natural, unlearned, predictable response to stimuli. Instinctual actions are in contrast to actions based on learning. So whose instincts am I talking about here, ours or[…]
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CHEW THIS, NOT THAT!
One of the most frustrating behavioral problems, families with dogs have to face is chewing. All puppies go through a period of chewing especially when they are teething, which is around 4 to 6 months of age. Chewing can be[…]
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WELLNESS
Part of my dog training and puppy rearing curriculum for new clients and everyone else, is keeping your puppy or adult dog as clean as possible. This activity has always been a part of my daily routine with my dogs[…]
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DOGS ARE NOT KIDS IN FURRY SUITS
What is the meaning of “Dog Propensity”? Propensity is the tendency to behave in a certain way. In other words, the tendency to do the thing we do. “Dangerous Propensity” is the tendency of a dog to bite without provocation.[…]
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GUARDING AGAINST “GUARDING RESOURCES”
When a dog warns a human or another dog to stay away from his/her food, toys, bed or anything they consider belonging to them, it is referred to as guarding resources. The warning can be a low growl, raised lip,[…]
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IT IS OR IT ISN’T OK
Many of my clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep in their bed. They are very surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my[…]
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HOME ALONE – SEPARATION ANXIETY
Pet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue but need to first explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety and[…]
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