Coming to you when the whole wide world beckons is a big deal to a dog. Having one's dog come happily, quickly to us when we call, no matter what the distraction, is the ultimate dog owner's dream. Unfortunately, what most people get from their dog ranges from absolutely no response at all from their … Continue reading Come when called
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That may sound a little strange - the concept that you show your dog leadership in the way that you feed him or her. Feeding is a primal ritual of basic survival that you can use to mold your relationship.. The best way to feed your dog is in one or two meal times per … Continue reading Leadership Feeding
I bought a shock collar many years ago, and it sat in my closet unused for nearly three years until our miniature schnauzer Ludwig scared me. Ludwig was a black Miniature Schnauzer we adopted from the shelter in about 2014 to be our then-seven-year-old daughter's companion. Ludwig had a problem with chasing deer. Ludwig's terrier … Continue reading Shocking Information
So, as I drove away with Pete, I formulated a plan for bringing a potential 8-pound unhousebroken chainsaw into our busy household! My first priority was giving Pete a long, proper "Leadership Walk". When introducing a new dog to your household, it is imperative to walk him or her in a calm, follower mode for … Continue reading Pete’s Problems
My cell phone rang while I was out doing errands. "Hello?" "Hi. I'm here at the animal shelter, and I was trying to give my Chihuahua to them, but they said he is too aggressive...if I leave him here, they say they will have to euthanize him. They gave me your number and said you … Continue reading Re-training Pete
The first three rules for housebreaking: 1) Supervision 2) Supervision 3) Supervision The next rules: 4) Crate, when not under supervision 5) Pups and dogs usually have to eliminate after eating - pups immediately, older pups and dogs, less urgently. 5) Go outside *with* your puppy/dog so you can reward with a pea-sized, soft bit … Continue reading Housebreaking 101
Does your male dog mark "his" territory in your house? Are you finding mystery stains on drapes, chairs, beds or other corners? This behavior is not a house training issue, technically. It is a leadership and dominance issue. Dogs that do this are often small, insecure/dominant types. (We'd call them passive-aggressive, if they were humans!) … Continue reading Leg Lifting in the House
You hear a knock at the door....what's your reaction? Panic? Are you immediately breaking into a sweat, knowing the dogs are going to bark nonstop, charge visitors with either kisses and wild jumping, or with snarling and teeth? Are you tripping, lurching, sweating, by the time you open the door, as the dogs swarm under … Continue reading Door Drama
As Humans, we can hardly fight our urge to talk to our dogs. Often a calming, therapeutical, and amusing way to interact with our pets, our urge to jabber can also be counterproductive to your training goals. Dogs interact with each other, "command" each other, "punish" each other and "reward" each other with body language … Continue reading Quiet control: “Come”, Jumping, chasing
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