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5 Body Postures: A Dog is Asking For Space

Aggression, Certified Dog Trainer, Dog Training, Dominance, Leash Frustration, Leash Training, Pets, Rescue Dog, Safety, Training / By Judy Moore

If humans better understood dogs body language then we would have less dogs resorting to a bite when they feel stressed or threatened. We see several cues that this scared boy does not want to be touched. Signals that are asking for distance are often very subtle.

Level 1 distance Cues:
1. Dogs body is leaning away from the approaching hand.
2. Dogs paw is raised in a submissive manner.
3. Head is moving away asking for increased distance.
4. Eyes are avoiding the stranger
5. Mouth is closed, rather than open and relaxed.

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Fight or Flight Response in Dogs?

Aggression, Certified Dog Trainer, Crate Training, Dog Training, Dominance, Leash Frustration, Leash Training, Pets, Positive Reinforcement, Rescue Dog, Training / By Judy Moore

On a recent trip, I found myself in a nice hotel lobby visiting friends. I decided it was time for “goodbyes” so I headed for the elevator. When the door opened, there were three rather imposing-looking men standing along the back wall. I froze for a second! Do I get in and turn my back

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Why Does My Dog Do That?

Barking, Certified Dog Trainer, Dog Training, Reaction, Rescue Dog / By Judy Moore

Do you ever wonder why your dog performs certain behaviors or motor patterns? I sure have! For example: Why does my dog roll on smelly things? Why does my dog shake his toy? Should I be worried if my dog stalks his playmate? Why does my dog guard his bones? Specific behaviors that are unique

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One Behavior You Must Teach Your Puppy?

Child, Dog Training, Pets, Positive Reinforcement, Puppy, Safety, Socialization / By Judy Moore

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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Don’t Shoot the Dog – Jackpots Revised

Aggression, Clicker, Dog Training, Leash Frustration, Leash Training, Positive Reinforcement, Rescue Dog / By Judy Moore

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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Dog Aggression and Communication Signals

Aggression, Barking, Certified Dog Trainer, Clicker, Crate Training, Dog Training, Leash Frustration, Leash Training, Pets, Positive Reinforcement, Reaction, Reactive, Rescue Dog, Socialization, Training / By Judy Moore

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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Positive Reinforcement Training is Best

Aggression, Dog Training, Pets / By Judy Moore

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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How to Raise a Dog Friendly Puppy

Aggression, Dog Training, Positive Association, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Safety / By Judy Moore

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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Preventing Dog to Dog Aggression

Aggression, Dog Training, Leash Frustration, Leash Training, Pets, Positive Association, Puppy, Socialization / By Judy Moore

Protect your dog from becoming aggressive by knowing where he is and who his playmates are. The topic of leash aggression arises so often, I feel the need to address it often in my blogs. For dog trainers it is very clear why we do not let our dogs greet unknown dogs while on leash.

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A Growl is Better Than a Bite

Aggression, Child, Dog Training, Pets, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Safety / By Judy Moore

I am often called to a home where a dog has nipped or bitten a child. Parents often admit they have punished the dog for growling in the past. Not all our dogs have grown up with children and some are worried. When there is a language barrier between two species, communication is often misunderstood

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