Avoiding Behavior Problems I often here clients say “my pup was such a good boy, but now that he is nearly 2, he doesn’t listen” Adolescent dogs may become more confident, begin to ignore you, become hyperactive, be increasingly shy with guests and even lose their social skills. What can you do? Here are a […]
Thanks to everyone who participated in last nights Small Dog Socialization Class at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital last night. What a success! All the pups are showing improved social skills not only with each other and the older dogs, but with the humans as well. Their continued socialization allows them to rebound from scary situations,
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Did you notice your dog chose to potty on the deck, patio, or step with this latest snow storm or rainy day? Many dog owners feel this setback in behavior with potty habits even in older dogs. Rain is simply a negative reinforcer to some dogs, in other words, they want to avoid it, hence
Many of you know I was in Rhode Island for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference, and loved every minute of it! The IAABC conference was not only enjoyable, it was very educational! It was fabulous to meet many dog enthusiasts, but also professional horse, cat and bird trainers. The IAABC representatives were
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Sheila is enjoying life in Maine, including the snow! No need to put a sweater on this girl, her double coat keeps her warm and is super soft to touch. She loves to be with people, yet can entertain herself with, sticks, bones and toys. Check out the video below to see one happy girl!
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Is your dog guilty of jumping up on the kitchen counters? For obvious reasons, we need to quickly help your dog learn that there is no benefit to this behavior. We know that if your dog jumps up and is able to steal food from the counter even once a month, then this behavior is
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Diablo This handsome boy is nearly 10 years old, his family had to surrender him due to financial reasons. He is good with people and currently living with 2 other dogs. He loves to snuggle, go for short walks and is an easy keeper. He is crate trained, although has not been in one for
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Dear Sophie, Penny, Caliber, Little Penny, and Sasha, I hope you’re as excited as I am about passing your Canine Good Citizen Evaluation! This is a great way to reach out to your community and let people know that with Positive Training, dogs can be good citizens too! You all sat politely for petting, stayed when
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Chase and Pablo learning social skills Free Puppy Play Group held this Saturday 3/12/11 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and every other Saturday this Spring. Portland Kennel Shop, Northgate Shopping Center, 91 Auburn Street, Portland 797-0779 Puppies under 25 lbs are welcome to play in this supervised play group monitored by Canine Behavior Counseling. Learn what is
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Yes, Class is on today! Small Dog Class at 14 Main Street in North Yarmouth (Jennz old Grooming Building). This is an ongoing session each week, so if you miss a week, no worries, we will be there each week with different small dogs. We will gather each Sunday from 11:00 to 12:30. Please make
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