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Building Confidence in Your Reactive Dog for Leash Walking Success

Dog Training, Leash TrainingOctober 2, 202358Views 0Likes 0Comments

Building Confidence in Your Reactive Dog for Leash Walking Success It's essential to build your reactive dog's confidence to make leash walking successful. Reactive dogs usually have anxiety or aggression, which can cause them to respond badly to certain things like other dogs, people or noises. Here are a few tips to help you: Identify…

Puppy Play: When Does Roughhousing Go Too Far?

Aggression, Behavior IssuesOctober 1, 202381Views 0Likes 0Comments

Puppy Play: When Does Roughhousing Go Too Far? Puppies' roughhousing is natural and can help them build social skills and bond with their owners. However, if it gets too aggressive or dangerous, it's important to recognize it. Some signs that indicate it's gone too far: Growling and biting become more frequent and intense One puppy…

Teaching Your Dog to Perform Tricks as an Alternative to Jumping

Behavior Issues, JumpingOctober 1, 202367Views 0Likes 0Comments

Teaching Your Dog Tricks as an Alternative to Jumping Got a pup that loves to jump? Tricks can be a fun way to help them learn to control that behavior. Follow these steps: Pick tricks your pup enjoys and are easy to learn, like 'sit', 'stay', 'speak' or 'roll over'. Use positive reinforcement to train…

Essential Crate Training Commands for Dog Owners

Crate Training, Dog TrainingOctober 1, 202392Views 0Likes 0Comments

Essential Crate Training Commands for Dog Owners Crate training is a must for any pup to be well-mannered and house-trained. Teach these commands for positive crate time for both you and your pup: "Go to bed" - Tell your dog to enter the crate and lie down. "Stay" - Make sure your pup stays…

Loose Leash Walking: The Key to Enjoyable Walks with Your Dog

Dog Training, Leash TrainingOctober 1, 202355Views 0Likes 0Comments

Loose Leash Walking: The Key to Enjoyable Walks with Your Dog Loose Leash Walking is a technique to make walking pleasant for both you and your pup. Here are some tips to help you: Start inside, a quiet space with low distractions. Use a front-clip harness or head collar to prevent pulling. Treats, positive reinforcement,…

Celebrating Special Occasions with Your Dog at Restaurants

Dog-Friendly Activities, SocializationSeptember 30, 202353Views 0Likes 0Comments

Celebrating Special Occasions with Your Dog at Restaurants Surely! Please use the following text: The benefits of meditation for emotional well-beingPreparing Your Dog for a Restaurant Visit Bringing your pup to a restaurant? It can be fun! But, you need to prepare your doggo. Here are the steps to make sure they're ready and the experience…

Trick Training for Dog Sports: Build a Foundation for Success

Mental Exercise, Trick TrainingSeptember 30, 202355Views 0Likes 0Comments

Foundation for Trick Training Don't overlook the foundation of trick training if you want a successful dog sports career! Teach the basics while also building a strong bond between the dog and handler. Let's explore the different aspects of the foundation for trick training and how to guarantee a solid base for success. Choose the…

Enhance Your Dog Training with These Positive Reinforcement Techniques

Bonding, Positive ReinforcementSeptember 30, 202357Views 0Likes 0Comments

Enhance Your Dog Training with These Positive Reinforcement Techniques Positive reinforcement techniques are a great way to improve your pup's training. Plus, you can create a safe and loving atmosphere to promote good behaviour. Here are some tips: Treats: Give a treat immediately after good behaviour. This helps your dog link the reward to the…

The Science Behind Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training

Bonding, Positive ReinforcementSeptember 29, 202396Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Science Behind Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training Positive reinforcement is a scientifically-proven way to train dogs. It is based on the principles of operant conditioning. When your pup does a good thing, like sitting or staying, reward him with a treat, praise, or playtime. This positive experience links the behavior to a reward.…

Addressing Food Guarding: Strategies for Success

Multi-Dog Household, SocializationSeptember 29, 202371Views 0Likes 0Comments

Understanding Food Guarding Food guarding is a natural behaviour that can happen when dogs feel protective of their food. However, it can become a problem when it's too much and leads to aggression. To address it, first understand what is causing it. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing the triggers are key for reducing the…