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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Our Top Picks For Toughest, Durable Dog Toys For Heavy Chewers

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Our Top Picks For Toughest, Durable Dog Toys   Welcome to Camp Ruff Ruff’s website. We will like to share our experience with heavy dog chewers and toys. Many of us have met or owned dogs that just destroy all toys and many of these toys are expensive. Destroying toys can be very dangerious. We’ve personally witnessed dogs destroy a toy in under a minute. In over a decade of running a dog training and

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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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Do You Really Need To Crate Train Your Dog?

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Do You Really Need To Crate Train Your Dog?   The answer is a resounding…YES, you need to crate train your dog. A few words about crate training philosophy Your dog (or puppy) does not initially understand how to live inside a house when they come home with you (even older dogs or rescues). Their sense of smell can lead them into all kinds of trouble…chewing couches or chairs or shoes, running into the street

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Some of the Easiest Housebreaking Techniques for Your Dog or Puppy

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Housebreaking   Housebreaking or potty training your pup is a must for harmonious living indoors with the family. Eliminating indoors just is not acceptable in human culture and it is up to you as your dog’s care giver to help him understand how to adapt to life in the home. Going potty in the correct place every time is the goal! Dogs are creatures of habit, and are opportunist they do what works. Helping them

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Setting Your Dog Up for Success with Self-Control

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 Setting Your Dog Up for Success with Self-Control    Self-control, whether in your grey-muzzled best friend or in a puppy you just brought home, is an important skill that needs to be learned. As puppies, many new parents like to joke that their new friend has no chill, diving headfirst into the food bowl, being the first out the gate at puppy school, and plunging enthusiastically into the play-pile. This rambunctious behavior is cute when

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