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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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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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Soft Mouth

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

I often visit families with a puppy that is biting much too hard. Puppies use their mouths to play, explore, taste and chew, so it is important that we teach them to use a soft mouth when they touch our human skin. Giving your puppy feedback is essential, so tell your puppy when it hurts,

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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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