Some dogs have behaviors that their owners find offensive. It’s not a fault of either, but more like a clash of cultures in the animal kingdom. Take for example, one of my dogs, who happens to be a herding breed, and pictured on the home page of my website. She has several behavioral fetishes which clash with my liking. Among them, she chews holes in my sheets and pillow cases, as well as buries favorite dog toys, such as the {Read More}
Is Jerky Safe For Dogs?
November 10, 2013 by
A lot of dogs have died needlessly because of jerky treats. Treats! Dogs are dying from the treats we give them! Think about that. And it’s not just the jerky from China or just the meat jerky. I’ve run across an article of recent, The Problem With Dogs and Jerky Treats, and posted excerpts below. Though I used to boycott jerky from China, and meat jerky only, now I’m boycottting any jerky. There are plenty of other treats to use. {Read More}
Clicker Training Dogs Broward County
November 9, 2013 by
When a dog trainer sets criteria with a dog during a dog training session, and the dog performs the criteria, the trainer uses a marker word or clicker to signify that the criteria was complete. The word or sound is a bridge, which tells the dog that he was right and reinforcement is on the way. Some trainers say that the click ends the behavior. And that’s true, but there’s a but. The click ends the behavior, or the contract {Read More}
“Just Right” Dog Training Treats
November 7, 2013 by
Tonight, I worked with a client’s 5-month old pup. Jumping on people was the behavior we needed to change. I’d told her to save his evening meal for our dog training session, and she did. But when we started the session, he was not the least bit interested in his kibble. And we were getting no where fast. His motivation to jump on me was much more rewarding than the possibility of getting a piece of his same ol’ kibble. {Read More}
Use Your Cues
November 6, 2013 by
I was with a client last weekend who was about to put a head halter on her dog. He was moving off to the side, engrossed in something, and my client reached for him and began to struggle. So I said, “Use your cue. Cue him to sit.” And she did. And he did. And the head halter was put on with a slide of the strap over the muzzle, a treat, and a snap of the clasp. Then we {Read More}
