When dog lovers meet a puppy as adorable as this little boy, often their reaction is to try and move into his space, reach for or pet him, or even try to pick him up.
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Practicing Grooming Over Breakfast
This is one of the ways I give Dawson his breakfast. Not only is it a time when we both have come to learn positive associations with sitting together on the floor, it is also about teaching him a positive association with being combed and brushed. That’s especially important since he is a puppy who will need haircuts for the remainder of his life. [Read more…] about Practicing Grooming Over Breakfast
Puppy Socialization: A Park Visit
Do you have a new puppy? Its first three months of life are a critical time in its development. This is the time when it will develop lasting positive or negative associations with its world. Your puppy’s brain is highly adaptable and it is a great time to set the foundation for the rest of its life. [Read more…] about Puppy Socialization: A Park Visit
Reward vs Reinforcement In Training
When I was working with one of my puppy clients the other day, a question came up about rewarding behavior. Since I teach the most positive strategies for changing behavior, we talk a lot about reinforcement and consequences in my visits. It occurred to me that the topic of reward vs positive reinforcement was worth exploring again in my blog.
Lessons In Puppy Success
Commonly, people who are having trouble teaching their puppy a proper potty area, or who are having problems with their puppy chewing on things not meant for puppy teeth, also happen to be people who do not use a crate – or practice good management. [Read more…] about Lessons In Puppy Success
Training A Vizsla Puppy
The other day one of my puppy training clients wanted to take pictures of me with her Vizsla puppy, Rosie. When she sent me the photos, she also included this recommendation. I was so flattered. Below is what she sent and also a brief video of me using clicker training to teach her puppy down, stay and self control. [Read more…] about Training A Vizsla Puppy