Training Tips and Tricks
Reinforce what you like! That reminds me of the old song “you’ve got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative...” 🎶
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Be proactive, not reactive! Don’t wait until your dog is paws up on the counter to provide feedback, rather teach your dog to avoid the counters in the first place!
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Counter surfing — when a dog puts its paws up on a counter and "surfs" along looking to or successfully grabbing things off of the count...Young puppies need puppy play dates to accelerate learning bite inhibition. Find ways to make that happen safely in the age of Covid!
#ysdlearnBite inhibition is perhaps the most important skill a puppy can learn. Learning how to bite with inhibition could mean the difference between an adult dog inflicting a minor bite or a serious bite. Giving puppies opportunities to play lets them learn how to control their mouths and receive important feedback from their playmates on what was too hard or painful and this is such a critical thing yet many don't understand the value of puppy play, especially during their socialization window. Let those puppies play! Age appropriate play groups are not only safe but recommended by AVSAB as early as 7 weeks old!
Read more in this week's blog.
rescuedbytraining.com/2020/11/02/puppy-play-its-not-just-for-fun
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If your puppy or dog experiences car sickness or anxiety, it's time to plan ahead especially if you will be traveling during the holiday season.
This is a great article and be sure to speak with your vet well ahead of time about medication.
www.lorinanan.com/post/addressing-canine-car-sickness-and-anxiety
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Addressing Canine Car Sickness and Anxiety
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This article was originally published in the Pet Professional Guild‘s magazine “Barks from the Guild” in September 2018 under the title Overcoming Car Sickness and Anxiety. People are left scratching their heads when it comes to canine car sickness and anxiety. It often feels much like a chick...