Dogs have extremely strong jaws and powerful bites. Even the smallest of dogs can deliver an injurious bite as an adult, and big dogs can inflict even greater damage. Despite this physical ability, most dog bites do not result in terrible injury. In fact, many leave only a small scratch or a few bruises. Like wolves, with whom dogs share a recent ancestor, dogs use their jaws to both hunt for prey and settle social disputes. Because their jaws are [...]
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So, you’re an introvert. You’d rather stay in with a good book, film, or game than go out to a crowded social event. You need plenty of alone time to recharge. But you still love dogs, and you want to find the best match for your lifestyle. Because with one-on-one companionship and affection, introverts thrive, and dogs? Perfect for that. Basenji Among the most independent dogs around, Basenjis don’t need a whole lot of affection from their people [...]
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We tend to think of dog training as a series of steps for teaching particular behaviors. To teach a dog to stay in a particular position, you reward her as she remains in place for gradually longer times, at gradually greater distances, with gradually increasing degrees of distraction. Now, this is fine-training does involve teaching dogs specific behaviors with a step-by-step approach. This week, though, I’m going to discuss three mental habits that [...]
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Welcome to Off Leash K9 Training Maryland s Scheduling What separates Off Leash K9 Training, llc locations from other dog trainers in the area is we do not only teach your dog commands, we give you an off leash dog that responds with military/law enforcement K9 speed and precision. We have experience working with dogs from numerous military and law enforcement agencies, and we train your dog the same way that we train theirs. our unique program is [...]
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If you re looking for a list of the Fundamentals of Natural Dog Training, you ve come to the right place. If you re completely new to Natural Dog Training, or even just looking for a refresher, this list of articles should help you get right on track. You might consider reading them in order, as ideas in later articles are often introduced in the earlier articles. I ll add to the list when it seems appropriate. Should you see an article that you think [...]
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For successful training, practice the following basic training steps with your puppy every day. Keep training sessions short. Your puppy will see everything as a game, so keep him stimulated by changing what he s learning. Do each command for about five minutes and come back to it whenever you can. Practice the commands in lots of different places — in the living room, garden, hall or kitchen, even out on walks — so that he gets used to responding [...]
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It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside. Your puppy s previous living conditions are another predictor. You may find that you need to help your puppy break old habits in order to establish more desirable ones. And while you re training, don’t [...]
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Dogs are such bundles of joy. From the cuteness of a puppy to the deep loyalty of an adult, dogs are truly man s best friend. However, dogs are very pliable animals; who they are and who they become depends in large part on how they are trained and how they are treated within their family (or pack). One of the great things about dogs and puppies is their deep interest in filling their family role and making their family happy. As humans, we can take [...]
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At CPT Training we offer a variety of in Acworth, which are taught by professional trainers with years of experience in all forms of training. Whether you desire to train your dog for a competition, make them become more obedient or prevent any behavioral problems, we can provide it all. With five dog boarding and training facilities located in Georgia, we can assure you that we are capable of finding you the right trainer for your dog. One of the [...]
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NC Dogs offers professional dog training using reward-based training methods for families and their pet dogs in Wake County and surrounding North Carolina areas including: Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Durham Morrisville, Chapel Hill, and Holly Springs If you are in another NC location, we would be happy to discuss whether we could help with your specific dog behavior and training needs. Training with North Carolina Dogs: Better understand your dog At each [...]
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Most of dog training entails teaching people; the vast majority of dog trainers earn a living by teaching classes and private lessons for pet-dog guardians. And the success of a dog’s training program depends upon the human’s compliance with that program. A dog trainer can provide basic obedience training with the owner, or provide training for specialized activities such as search and rescue, hunting, law enforcement, working with livestock, therapy [...]
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Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and writer. He received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) and a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at the University of California in Berkeley, where he spent ten years researching olfactory communication, the development of hierarchical social behavior, and aggression [...]
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Clients of PAWS Training Centers reap significant benefits that many reputable non-profit service dog organizations do not offer: 1. The most common is that PAWS Training Centers is able to train clients’ privately owned dogs, assuming those dogs prove to be good candidates. Most non-profit organizations breed and train their own dogs and do not train their clients’ pet dogs. 2.We train dogs for clients of all ages. Sometimes the handler of the dog [...]
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“He’d be perfect as a therapy dog — perfect. You just have to help me stop him from biting so much.” I wish I could say I’m making this up, but yes, I did have a client who said that, and yes, he truly thought his dog could be a great therapy dog. My client had the best of intentions, but it took a while to convince him that his pathologically shy and potentially dangerous dog was no better suited to therapy work than I am to being a ballerina. However [...]
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A premier dog trainer in Northern Virginia and Washington DC, Jerri has always been guided by two passions – helping people through nursing, and loving animals from dogs to cats to horses. Dog ownership for her, however, has not always been easy. Jerri was bitten by one of her family s dogs at a young age. She never gave up on the companionship that dogs provide, but her love was put to the test when she and her husband took home an energetic eight [...]
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