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3 Tips for Changing Your Dogs Behavior

Barking, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Socialization, Training / By Judy Moore

There are many ways to get behavior from an animal, for example you can hold your dog down when he jumps up on you, this may work for you, but the negative is that your dog may start barking more when guest arrive. Some dogs will become really wiggly and jumpy with strangers as a way of showing appeasement to the guest to ward off that scary punishment of being held down. This can also make your recall much more

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My Dog Barks and Jumps on Me!

Barking, Dog Training, Pets, Positive Association, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Training / By Judy Moore

Dog training is a process of shaping behaviors that are wanted by the human. With that in mind, why do so many of us reward unwanted behaviors? I have met many dogs who are still offering bad behaviors even at 2 or 3 years of age.

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Are you sending the wrong message?

Canine Good Citizen, Dog Training, Pets, Positive Association, Positive Reinforcement, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Socialization, Training / By Judy Moore

We have 3 different conversations going on in this photo. Note the open or closed mouths. Where are their eyes looking? How are the tails held? Are there any paw lifts? Do you note soft or

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Dog Training vs Management

Aggression, Barking, Certified Dog Trainer, Child, Clicker, Crate Training, Dog Training, Leash Training, Pets, Positive Association, Positive Reinforcement, Puppy, Rescue Dog, Safety, Socialization, Training / By Judy Moore

Management, as it relates to dog training keeps everyone safe. Management, does not teach your dog a behavior, in fact it often creates frustration and increases arousal. Using forms of management are useful when you need to prevent conflict, such as putting your dog in the bedroom when guests come over. Using effective management tools,

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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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Barking

Barking, Crate Training, Separation Anxiety / By Judy Moore

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

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Forming Habits

Certified Dog Trainer, Dog Training, Pets, Positive Reinforcement, Rescue Dog, Training / By Judy Moore

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

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Barking

3 Tips for Changing Your Dogs Behavior

My Dog Barks and Jumps on Me!

Are you sending the wrong message?

Dog Training vs Management

Why Does My Dog Do That?

Barking

Forming Habits

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