When introducing new dogs, you often only have one chance to make the best first impression. This first impression is critical to the future success of a positive relationship between the two dogs. What if you are meeting an entire group? I believe there are several things you can do to set your doggie playgroup […]
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Dogs are not born with guarding behaviors, but may learn at a very young age that guarding earns them valuable resources. Think about a litter of 10 pups, with only 8 places to nurse, a pup may learn that they must be pushy or even assertive to eat. I am not saying that all pups
See for yourself what the signs and symptoms look like. This is a serious canine ailment which unfortunately too often proves to be fatal. Please take time to watch the entire video.
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I frequently get asked about barking problems or why do dogs bark? Our dogs bark for a variety of reasons: Dogs will bark if they feel threatened. They may bark when they play and get excited. Some dogs will bark for attention from us or another dog. Some will bark if they are in pain and
Truman snuggling with Annie As many of you know, I am fostering this male 2 year old red bone hound mix named Truman. He is a sweet shy boy and has joined my family of 5 and 3 dogs extremely well! Truman loves to be with me and does follow me around. He is crate
I often hear “my dog is stubborn” keep in mind that dogs have both positive and negative reinforcers not only from the environment but sometimes from you! Reinforcers are consequences that increase the likely hood the behavior will occur again. I focus on Positive Reinforcers which is adding something that the dog likes, such as
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Truman, is CBC’s newest foster dog and is oh so handsome! He has a lovely play style with dogs, comes when called and can be taken off leash anywhere! He is super gently and very wiggly when greeting a new dog. Truman on the right is playing with Pablo Here is a video of Truman
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Sophie with the stranger Sophie, my scottie is clearly concerned about the presence of this stranger near her. Her eye is on him, her tail is up, she is standing rigid and not moving. I quickly asked him to stand still until I could reengage her in her ball. As this worker moved about
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Have you ever thought about how your dog has 2 trainers in most situations? It is true, both you and the environment are influencing your dogs behavior. Any stimuli in the environment (sounds, smells, people, dogs, objects, etc.) can effect your dogs behavior. Relaxed, Positive Energy Knowing how to use Classical and Operant Conditioning methods
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I love this photo! Not because the terrier is absolutely adorable when rushing at the Shepherd cross but because no one told him she was part “wolf”. He has no worries and simply wants to Play! Both dogs are only one year old. While it appears that a fight may begin, the terrier assures the
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