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Social Learning Theory in Dogs

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Social Learning Theory in Dogs Sometimes the most useful behaviors are learned by watching others; how to play catch, buttoning up a jacket, and how to run up and down stairs.  All of these examples of learning through observation, a process shared by both humans and dogs.  This method of learning is called the social learning theory, and can be a dog owners salvation in teaching new activities and understanding old behaviors. What is social […]

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what is clicker training

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  What is Clicker Training?     Let’s first get some definitions out of the way so we are all on the same page. Very important in dog training to always make sure we are all using the same definitions to any terms, constructs or another word is labels. Marker: A signal that through conditioning indicates a correct behavior that will result in reward. Typically, to be effective, the signal should be within 1.5 seconds

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Finding the Perfect Home For Your Dog

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 Finding the Perfect Home For Your Pooch, And How To Keep Them Safe On Moving Day   If you’re a dog owner in the middle of house hunting or moving to a new home, you have to take your pet into consideration and make sure you’re buying a suitable home for your pooch. Read on to learn about what to look for in a new home, and how to plan for moving day to keep

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Keep Your Pooch Out of the Doghouse with These Tips to Avoid Doggie Disasters

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 Keep Your Pooch Out of the Doghouse with These Tips to Avoid Doggie Disasters    While some dog habits are ingrained and unpopular among their human family members, it’s possible to replace those unwanted behaviors with more appropriate canine conduct. Many negative behaviors stem from a dog’s boredom, which often leads to mindless munching, excessive barking, digging, and other destructive acts. Dogs who receive less activity and mental stimulation then they need often become frustrated

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Preventing LGD Failure – Meeting Your LGD’s Needs

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 Preventing LGD Failure – Meeting Your LGD’s Needs  It can be confusing, especially for new owners of livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) to sort out which information to follow as oftentimes the advice they hear is contradictory. For example “never bring them in the house and don’t handle them a lot” versus “bring them inside where they feel safe and let the puppy/dog hang out with you”. So, how about we take a look at how

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Five Ways You Can Prepare to Own Your First Pet

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 Owning a pet is a privilege. Yet, if you’ve never had one before, you may be overwhelmed by all that you have to consider. Here are five tips to help you find the pet of your dreams.    Navigate Choices Research is key before you select your pet. You have to be certain that your home and your lifestyle are compatible with your choice. Come up with a checklist, then go through it systematically. Does

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Common Socialization Pitfalls and What to Do Instead

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Common Socialization Pitfalls and What to Do Instead Many pet parents come to dog trainers with behaviors that stem from experiences during socialization. One example of how a single experience can affect an otherwise well socialized dog is Heidi, as shown in a story shared by Dr. Jen Summerfield on her blog1. Heidi was a typical, happy puppy who enjoyed playing with the neighborhood dog in her yard. One day Heidi came too close to

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Tips on How to Recognize and Avoid Heat Stroke

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 Tips on How to Recognize and Avoid Heat Stroke    Did you know that the dog-days of summer can be deadly to your dog?  As the temperature and humidity rises, so does the occurrence of heat stroke.  While you may think your dog can handle the heat, companion dogs are not like wolves in the wild.  They are domesticated and that means they are not equipped to handle extreme temperatures. Sun and humidity can be

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Hydrotherapy and your Dog

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 Hydrotherapy and your Dog  Does your dog struggle to get in his daily dose of exercise due to illness, injury or old age? Just like their humans, dogs struggle with many health issues that make exercising a real struggle and often times, even impossible.  One solution to this very problem for both you and your dogs is Hydrotherapy. What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy allows your dog to exercise without the stress and impact of the usual

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