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Author: Julie Humiston

Enrichment (Fulfilling a Dog’s Needs)

ENRICHMENT (Fulfilling a Dog’s Needs) While we tend to think that all behavior problems in our dogs require a training fix, it is often the case that dogs do things we don’t like simply because their needs are not being met. What are a ...

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Dogs and Quarantine

Dogs and Quarantine I have to laugh when I see something online telling you how to entertain your dog during the quarantine. If the humans are at home, the dogs are getting way more entertainment than they usually get when they are ...

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Lifesavers

Lifesavers No, not the candy. Lifesavers for dogs. What things are so important for a dog to learn that they could literally save their life? Socialization A lot of people think this just means playing with other dogs. That’s a small ...

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Puppy Shopping List

Puppy Shopping List Puppy food (preferably what puppy was eating before, then switch brands slowly if you want to, variety is a good idea if it doesn’t upset puppy’s stomach) Treats for training (small, soft, easy to break up into tiny ...

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  • Dog Training , Potty training , Puppies
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Car rides not fun?

Car rides not fun? Does your dog get car sick and/or scared when he rides in the car? Many dogs do. One study showed 21% of dog owners report this issue. Many puppies get car sick because their inner ear, which helps with balance, is ...

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Leadership or Dominance?

Leadership or Dominance? Now that scientists are actually studying canines, we know that dogs are not pack animals like wolves, as was once believed and do not form linear dominance hierarchies amongst themselves. Even our knowledge ...

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  • Dog Training , Dominance , Obedience , Positive Reinforcement
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Fido Meets Fluffy: Introducing dogs and cats

First make good choices • Kittens and puppies usually meet and adjust to other species more easily than adult cats and dogs. Animals socialized to other species when they are young are much more likely to be friendly to them as adults. ...

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  • cat , introductions , safe room , supervision

Why Positive Reinforcement?

There are two main ways to train dogs: either with aversives (usually called punishment) or with rewards (positive reinforcement). Either way can work. Why should you choose positive reinforcement? The key to training dogs is to know ...

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  • Dog Training , Positive Reinforcement
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  • bad behavior , corrections , discipline , positive reinforcement , punishment
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