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Sibling Rivalry
One of the most difficult issues to deal with is two dogs (related or not) that can’t get along but have to live together. Sometimes the issues are sporadic and sometimes the dogs can’t even see one another. This causes … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour Issues
Tagged aggression, dog fighting, dog fights, dog training, multiple dogs, resource guarding, territorial
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Loose Leash Walking – I’m in Charge Right?
There’s this common prevalent myth that if your dog walks nicely on leash then you are the leader and all behaviour problems will disappear. I don’t know WHY people believe this but they do. Loose leash walking is incredibly important … Continue reading
Posted in General Advice, Uncategorized
Tagged behaviour, dog training, focus, heeling, loose leash walking, training
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Just Knee Him In The Chest
I was out for a nice walk with my family the other day. We have this great park with an ocean view that we all like to check out. The spot was full of people and their dogs. The area … Continue reading
Posted in General Advice
Tagged dog training, greeting, jumps on people, jumps up, manners, polite, sit
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The First Thing I Teach A Dog
Whether it’s a puppy or an adult dog there’s one common thing that I teach them first. This is pretty much the most important foundation skill. And now that we’ve had all this build up: I teach them their name … Continue reading
Posted in General Advice, puppy, Uncategorized
Tagged coming when called, dog training, focus, name, new dog, New Puppy, relationship
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What is Canine Anxiety?
I recently attended a webinar on Building Resiliency in Dogs by Dr. Patricia McConnell. It was a great and free information session on how to increase confidence. This would be particularly great for rescue workers and families living with fearful … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour Issues
Tagged aggression, anxiety, ASPCA, behaviour, dog training, patricia mcconnell, resiliency, resource guarding, webinar
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Outnumbered!
Yesterday, I had a friend post a Facebook video about what is proper etiquette when walking dogs. She had three with her and struggled to pass a person with one dog who wouldn’t move out of the way. While I … Continue reading
Posted in General Advice, Uncategorized
Tagged dog training, dog walking, passing dogs, prevention, reactivity, safety, walking on leash
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Counter Surfing is a Fun Sport!
My 6 year Australian Shepherd has recently discovered the sport of Counter Surfing aka stealing my food from my counter, table, desk, etc. This is a brand new behaviour for him and pretty annoying I might add. I’ve honestly never … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged counter surfing, dog training, food, food stealing, prevention, safety
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Home Alone
Hands down – separation anxiety – is the worst behaviour issue I’ve had to live with in my own dogs and often the hardest on clients. Typically dogs with this disorder tend to make great pets. They love their people … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged dog training, home alone, leaving dog, prevention, puppy, separation anxiety, stress
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