As a part of puppy training, it is important to recognize and understand your pet’s fear imprint periods, sometimes called fear stages or simply fear periods. Although these phases are a normal part of your pet’s development, fear imprint stages must be handled with care. Otherwise, he may develop patterns of behavior that are challenging […]
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The most effective puppy and dog training approaches use science and psychology as the basis for teaching desired behaviors. You know that, in life, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The same philosophy holds true in dog training as well and, as professional dog trainers like to say, nothing in life is free.
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Adopting puppies is one of the greatest joys in life. But, once home, the adorable little creatures can quickly turn into your worst nightmare. Many of our clients describe visiting a breeder to chose a new puppy – one puppy – but ending up with two because the breeder said it was easier or more
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For your new pet, puppy school proves the most effective means for establishing a lifetime of good behavior. Sure, the basics of housetraining, basic commands and canine confidence are important. But, unless you never want to spend time with your dog in the company of others – humans and canines – socialization is crucial during
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One of the biggest dog training challenges you may encounter is a pet that marks its territory in inappropriate places – like the inside of your home. A common misconception is that urine marking is related to house training in some way; however, that is not the case. Consequently, a different approach to dog training
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Pet training strategies – more specifically, dog training strategies – have changed over the past few years, in response to a more comprehensive understanding of canine psychology and behavior. Gone are the days when effective dog trainers forced an animal’s compliance using heavy-handed tactics or dominance-based approaches. Today we know that the successful basis for
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We know that dog training benefits every animal, regardless of age, breed or temperament. Because dog breeds can be so different from one another, our clients often ask whether our dog training, puppy school and boot camp programs are especially helpful for any particular breed. Let’s start by taking a look at the role that
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Obedience training, done properly, is one of the best gifts you can give your canine companion – and yourself. We could honestly write an entire book on this subject. Effective training is invaluable for your pet’s health and happiness, but its importance extends way beyond those boundaries. And although the training process will require a
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Socializing a puppy is crucial for helping your pet become comfortable meeting and interacting with people in a variety of environments. Socialization also helps your dog learn to handle encounters with strangers, at home or away, without fear or aggression. The result will be a happier, more well-adjusted pet that enjoys humans as much
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Many pet owners love visiting the dog park with their animals, but dog training experts express a variety of concerns with this environment. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers lists a variety of potential dangers, for pets as well as their owners or handlers, associated with the dog park environment as well as doggy daycare.
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