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behavior

In-Home Training

February 21, 2008

When you have lots of work and personal commitments that need your attention, finding the time to train your dog properly seems impossible. Unfortunately, your dog’s misbehavior is adding to your stress in a huge way – you can’t afford to let it go on any longer. That’s our cue to come to the rescue. [...]

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Doggie Zen

February 9, 2008

“Doggie Zen” is an exercise I learned from clicker trainer Shirley Chong. This exercise is particularly effective in teaching your dog to focus on you amidst distraction. Before you begin, remember… A click is a promise that a treat is coming. Always offer your dog a reward after you click, even if you have made [...]

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Keep your dog from counter-surfing

January 10, 2008

If you’ve been a victim of the disappearing roast trick, you will identify with a recent episode at my house. I left a sandwich unattended on the table to answer the phone. The conversation was short — less than a minute — but alas, it was too long. I returned to the room to find [...]

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When to seek help with your dog

January 2, 2008

Most folks either know of or used to have a dog that was absolutely perfect — never made a mess in the house, didn’t shed, never jumped up, never barked inappropriately, never lunged at people or other dogs, never chewed the furniture, always laid quietly in another room during dinner, always paid its taxes on [...]

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