Whenever we share our lives with another being (whether a person or non-human companion), there are going to be behaviors come up that we don’t like. It is just a fact of life. [Read more…] about Fair Pair In Dog Training
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Use Several Strategies To Change Pet Behavior
Have you ever tried to stop an unwanted pet behavior by simply ignoring it? If it is a behavior that is really difficult to ignore, like a bird’s scream or a dog’s whining, you probably know, that strategy is pretty difficult. And there is much potential fallout with punishment. Here is a dog and parrot training tip: use a combination approach called differential reinforcement of an incompatible behavior (DRI). I explain in this older post. [Read more…] about Use Several Strategies To Change Pet Behavior
Tip For Solving Dog And Puppy Behavior Problems
I was standing and talking with a new client the other day as her puppy was at her feet. The deeper into our conversation we got, the more her puppy began moving around. A few minutes later, he jumped on her leg, grabbed her sweater, and then when she removed it from his mouth, he took interest in her shoe. [Read more…] about Tip For Solving Dog And Puppy Behavior Problems
A Tip For Solving Dog And Pet Behavior Problems
I have heard the story so very often. “I want my dog to stop jumping on people.” “I want dog to stop chewing on my shoe.” “I want my bird to stop screaming.” [Read more…] about A Tip For Solving Dog And Pet Behavior Problems