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House Training 101: Tips and Tricks for a Mess-Free Home with Your New Puppy
Remember, house training is a learning process for both you and your puppy. Patience, and consistency are key to successful training.
Shock-Free Snake Safety
Here are the general steps to teach your dog to safely move away from a venomous snake and alert you that a snake is nearby.
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How To Prepare Your Pet for Smoother Vet Visits
If you are worried then your pet will sense this apprehension, so do what you can to manage your own emotions; deep breaths, meditation, exercise or a calming tea before your appointment can help.
Dog Training Tip: Build Trust by Creating a Reinforcement History
When we start looking for opportunities to reward our dogs, we also start understanding them! We become more observant and mindful of our dogs, their environment and their responses to it.
What is a “Positive” Dog Trainer?
In psychology, and in the concept of operant conditioning in particular, the term “positive” has a specific meaning.
Is Walking the Dog a Dreaded Chore?
Always carry treats with you on your walks, the more high value the better...
Teaching a Fearful Dog Trust and Skills – In That Order
Maizey had a history of overexcitement with squirrels and had fearful-reactive responses to other dogs and trucks passing by, and she pulled on the leash, zigzagging back and forth. This made it stressful for her family to walk in their neighborhood.
How Many Dogs Should I Adopt at the Same Time?
Keep in mind, bonded pairs do need some behavioral work, helping them learn to be able to cope without one another in cases such as vet stays...
The Station Cue: Its Many Uses for Equids and How to Train It
Stationing is where you teach your horse, pony, donkey or mule to stay in a specific place. You teach stationing using rewards, and you gradually increase the time your equid friend stays after getting the cue.
Cat Introductions – One Step at a Time
Cats know each other best by scent, and so the second introduction step is a scent exchange, which will allow your cats to become comfortable with the smell of each other before they meet.
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