Training Tips and Tricks
Please stop looking for “quick fixes.” You may be inadvertently creating much bigger issues that you may not even see emerge right away.
True behavior change takes time, patience and compassion.
#ysdlearn"when used correctly"
"jerk up not back"
"their skin is thicker"
"it's not abuse"
"correct him now"
"just push him off"
"this goes around the neck"
"they will sort it out"
"well I tried it on myself and it didn't hurt"
"muzzle baiting"
"little tap"
"wait till he surrenders"
"just feels like a TENS unit"
"I only have to use the beep now"
"he only needs to see it"
"being dominant"
"gentle corrections"
"does this look like a shutdown dog to you"
"bit of pressure"
"it's just communication"
"guaranteed results"
"like a mother would"
"it's not harmful"
"nature is harsh"
"he needs to know he's wrong"
"top dog"
"this breed needs to know you're boss"
"do it because I said so"
"stubborn"
"it's just a rolled up towel"
"as hard as you can"
"you'll only need to do it once, if you do it right"
"using all four quadrants is science based"
"and then you bring your knee up into his..."
"PuReLy PoSiTive"
No matter what you call it or say about it, if it feels wrong it is.
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Dog parks... know before you go! Do *NOT* wing it, that will be a recipe for a disaster!
Please, for the love of dog, educate yourself and make smart choices. Not all dogs are suitable for the dog park, some prefer something a little more low key (like my dogs), and some prefer people over dogs. Respect your dog and keep your dog safe, physically and emotionally. One bad visit to the dog park could traumatize your dog for many years or for life!
❌ New puppy? No dog park!
❌ Didn't complete ALL puppy vaccinations including Bordetella/kennel cough? No dog park!
❌ Never had an off-leash play date? No dog park!
❌ Shy around people, puppies/dogs? No dog park!
❌ Bully with other dogs? No dog park!
❌ No listening skills (e.g.recall)? No dog park!
❌ No manners (e.g. jumps on people)? No dog park!
❌ No understanding of dog body language? No dog park!
❌ Never observed the dog park without dog? No dog park!
❌ Irresponsible people not watching dogs? No dog park!
❌ Physically unable to break up a dog fight? No dog park!
For more information, check out the articles here:
www.whole-dog-journal.com/?s=dog+park and
apdt.com/category/dog-parks/
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Basil loved the dog park, but it was Hannah More in Reistertown, a locked park that you had to join. Initially, people took care of their dogs and the park. After several years, a new crop of people came who did not pick up their dog's poop. Bags were even provided! I'd spend my whole time picking up poop! We stopped going. I would never take Cedar, even to a good park. She would be too uncomfortable. Dog parks are good or bad, depending on how responsible the people are. And of course, if your dog has fun.
I will never forget many years ago, a client said to me "my Chihuahua puppy bites me on the nose every time I pick her up. What should I do?" I answered "it's pretty obvious, don't pick her up." Then I suggested that she work more cooperatively with her puppy who was likely very scared. We instituted a "can I pick you up?" and if the answer was "no" (the dog walked away), we didn't. Within a week, 9 out of 10 times the answer was a very enthusiastic "yes" with the puppy jumping into her hand when she asked!
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How To Properly Pick Up Your Dog - Whole Dog Journal
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Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.I’ve always thought yelping made one sound like a fun, giant squeaky toy!
Sometimes “yelping” is involuntary but as a training tactic, try your best not to. And please no shaker cans, spray bottles, leash corrections, alpha rolls, shock collars etc!
Please be kind, remember YOU wanted a puppy and nipping comes with the territory!
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Your puppy, your choice. Whatever you ultimately do, use compassion and empathy and ease puppy into new habits. I’m not a believer of “tough love”.
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Sleeping With Your New Puppy - Whole Dog Journal
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Learn why it's completely okay to pull your puppy into bed with you.Figure out WHY your dog is barking, growling, lunging, biting and then try not to put your dog in those situations UNLESS you are specifically desensitizing, counter-conditioning, using positive reinforcement training. Lately I’ve seen many playfully nipping puppies escalate to defensive biting due to corrections of normal puppy behavior leading to even worse behavior. Please get expert advice, Kikopup has a great library of videos!
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*Use a cooling collar/bandana
*Walk inside a pet-friendly, air conditioned store
*Have indoor dog play dates
#ysdlearn6 ways to keep your pup cool this summer! 😎☀️
Lots to think about when planning some time away. I’d suggest lining up dog-sitting or boarding BEFORE you book your tickets. I prefer family or friends to help out if possible otherwise a dog sitter, followed by a doggie daycare/boarding option. Traditional kenneling without a lot of people time is very isolating.
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Kennel or Sitter, If You Can't Take the Dogs With You? - The Other End of the Leash
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Starting to travel again? As our country gradually opens up, the question of what to do with our pets if we don’t take them with us arises. I’m curious what choice you make, and what advice you have for others, about whether to kennel a dog or get a house sitter. Of course, both have […]