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Roundup: Your adolescent dog
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 No commentsA roundup of articles to help you and your pup sail through the choppy waters of adolescent months.
“Adolescent Changes” From Dog Star Daily. No, you’re not losing your mind — the cute puppy who would never leave your side is now blowing you off and stealing from the trash. Learn what to expect, and take [...]
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Three simple strategies for training your dog not to jump up
Posted on June 11th, 2008 4 commentsphoto credit: CarbonNYC
Teaching your dog not to jump up on you or your guests may seem like an impossible task, especially if you have a dog who loves people (and people who love dogs)! How many times have your guests been greeted at the door by your overenthusiastic canine’s nose and front feet, while [...] -
Doggie Zen
Posted on February 9th, 2008 No comments“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 an error.
Reinforce [...]
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