Category: Behavior

Dogs Are Thicker Than Water

This post goes out to all those velcro dogs who should have come with the same warning as crazy glue.

Monday August 2nd, 2010 in Behavior | No Comments »

ReTeaching Kitty

So my big fat cat Spartacus just went through one heck of a urinary dilemma. He had crystals, UTI, bacteria infection, etc. He was also one of the lucky kitties who survived a total blockage. During all this he started to pee outside the litter box. So, I did everything I knew to do. Step #1 – Observe ALL behavior. This is how I noticed…

Wednesday July 28th, 2010 in Behavior | 9 Comments »

Please Me, To Please You, If You Please

Dogs are just like most other animals, including us. So it always makes me smile when I hear the, “I want my dog to want to please me” statement. If you want me to give it to you straight, here it is:

Monday June 14th, 2010 in Behavior | No Comments »

Socialization Scavenger Hunt

Socialization Scavenger Hunt – Here is a list of things to socialize your puppy around. Remember, socialization is expo­sure with pleas­ant con­se­quences to teach accep­tance of new experiences.

Thursday April 15th, 2010 in Behavior | 1 Comment »

Use Your Inside Voice

How to manage barking dogs in a group training class.

Sunday April 11th, 2010 in Behavior | 8 Comments »

The Recall

The dos and don’ts of teaching and training a recall so your dog will want to come when called.

Tuesday March 30th, 2010 in Behavior | 22 Comments »

Potty Training Basics

Potty training a dog – the basics.

Friday March 26th, 2010 in Behavior | 10 Comments »

Breed Traits, Excuse or Blueprint?

Breed traits seem to have become a convenient excuse for lazy training. Have you ever heard “because he’s a Beagle, they just do that” or “Goldens are supposed to be friendly” etc? I hear reasons why this breed does that and that breed does this. But so what?

Wednesday March 24th, 2010 in Behavior | 2 Comments »

Drop It

How to teach your dog to “drop it” using positive reinforcement training methods.

Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 in Behavior | 5 Comments »

Moving Is A Pain In The Pooper

Thank dog that all of my fuzzy family is trained! Many of you know I am moving. And I’m sure all of you know just how much fun it is to move. Well the other day the front door didn’t get shut all the way and every last animal I own was in my front yard – all three cats and the dog. Right there was one of those times you smile. Instead of going into a panic, you thank yourself for putting the time into training

Monday March 22nd, 2010 in Behavior | No Comments »
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