Why Obedience Commands Might Hinder Your Reactive Dog's Progress
When dealing with dog reactivity, it's natural to reach for familiar commands like "Sit", “Stay”, and "Look at Me." These are staples in basic obedience training, but are they always the best approach for dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, or aggression? In this blog post, we'll delve into the limitations of these commands in reactivity cases and explore alternative strategies that promote emotional well-being and lasting behavior change. If you are struggling with a reactive dog, and are looking for dog reactivity training, then you have come to the right place.
Punishment in dog training: What’s the risk?
Overall, when it comes to using punishments and corrections, there is no doubt that there are risks involved. And because there are risks, there is a lot of misleading misinformation out there to help sell it.
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Mom and son hugging their Golden Retriever family dog
Should your dog go to daycare (or the dog park)?
Dog parks and doggie day cares seem like fun, but can they end up being harmful or cause training regression?
The Best Quiet Parks and Trails to Take Your Dog to in Charlotte, NC
A man walking two dogs on a trail bring in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A Different Look at “Behavior Problems”
What is needed is understanding. If we don't understand our dogs, we paint their expressions of natural behaviors as “misbehaviors” and aren’t equipped to handle them correctly. If we don’t understand the why, then we can’t begin to know the how, in order to handle the issue. This utter miscommunication between humans and dogs leaves both parties frustrated.
What is a Family Dog Mediator?
How I Create My Training Roadmap
…“the single most important development in the dog behavior industry” and “the future of dog training”. This system brings together the basic foundational system of orchestral elements that direct the behavior of every single animal on Earth and explains what this means for our modern canine companions.
Why Some Behaviors Don’t Appear Until Later In Life
Have you ever had a puppy who seemed like any other normal dog until they hit about 8 months to a year old? Then they started showing some behaviors that were unusual for them, like barking at other dogs or are now fearful of new people? Or maybe you noticed they started stealing items more and would growl when you would try to take them away? You’re not alone.
National Train Your Dog Month
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The Certifications You Should Look For In Your Dog Trainer
The dog training industry has a vast amount of professionals, but how do you know which ones share the same values as you do? How do you know which trainers are legitimate professionals who are actually knowledgeable about the functions of behavior?
One way to check your trainer’s legitimacy is to ask what certifications and training they have.
What To Do About Reactivity
Need some tips in the meantime? Here are 3 to get you started:
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