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Are You Reinforcing Your Dog’s Unwanted Behavior?
Last night, I was approached by a dog owner that was exasperated about …
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March 11, 2021
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Resource Guarding in Dogs: How to Stop the Behavior
Usually, my dog J.R. is pretty easy going, with one exception. The presence of a Himalayan Chew Stick. J.R. would work on one of those for hours, but one day he set it down and I started to pick it up. He growled at me! Resource guarding has not been a problem before, this told […]
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August 4, 2020
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Training Your Dog: What’s The Best Age To Start?
Years ago experts advised waiting for 6 months to a year old before training your dog. Methods have changed and are much more motivational than in the past. If you choose a trainer who uses motivational methods, 4 months of age is the optimal time for beginning formal training. Once a dog reaches the appropriate […]
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February 20, 2020
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