To Sit? That is a nice default behavior, but not the most important one to teach. To Come? Great behavior to have consistently for sure! To Leave it? Awesome behavior to have, great on walks both on and off leash! How about not to bite human flesh? Sounds pretty important to me! Bite inhibition is the […]
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Do you own a dog that does not act “normal” when he sees another dog on leash? Many dogs do not have good coping skills to greet another dog when confined by a leash. You may describe this type of dog as fearful, hyper vigilant, aggressive, reactive, out of control, barks all the time,
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FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO TO A PUPPY: (harsh handling a pup can create aggression in your pup later in life)
1. Never hold his mouth closed when he bites you.
2. Never stick your fingers down his throat.
3. Never grab him by the scruff and hold him down until he submits.
4. Never stare him in the eye until he submits.
5. NEVER use your hands to cause physical pain in any way.
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Many of you have read Karen Pryer’s book, Don’t Shoot the Dog It is an educational book for parents as well as dog owners. After 20 years, Karen explains how the use of jackpots can work when used effectively. The below insert is straight from Karen’s Blog and is worth reading: Remember, though, that no one
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Enjoy the July 4th Holiday with family and friends!
No Classes for Saturday July 5th! Read More »
Why is my dog so aggressive to other dogs? This can usually be diagnosed with a detailed history: no play ever, hereditary, mother was sick or a guarder, or over socialized with aggressive or rough playing dogs. Cycle of On-Leash Aggression (created problem from humans), as described in the Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson, “The Bully
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Class Schedule Here’s my upcoming class schedule! Spring Seminars: May TBD Surviving Canine Adolescence at Poetic Gold Farm, Falmouth ME July 27th Canine Communication, Dog to Dog at It’s A Dogs World, York ME All classes listed below are taught by Judy Moore, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant No Classes will be held on
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Happy Easter!! No classes April 21st through April 25th at Poetic Gold Farm or Tender Touch as many of my clients are out of town on Spring Break and visiting family. See everyone back this Saturday April 26th. Best, Judy
Interesting study reported in Psychology Today. I am not surprised by the findings — just further confirmation of my Training approach. Judy Moore The Effect of Training Method on Stress Levels in Dogs | Psychology Today Discipline-based training increases stress levels in dogs. At a dog training seminar that I attended recently I
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This is an example of an email I receive from distressed puppy owners several times per month…. “My dog was taken to the dog park at least 6 times a month during the first 7 months of his/her life, in addition to daily interactions with dogs we let him play with all the dogs on
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