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- My article in Bark Magazine about how often to reward your dog during training
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- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Why your dog must feel SAFE
- Realistic expectations: The semantics of “fixing” your dog
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Why your dog must feel SAFE
By Jeff Stallings, CPDT-KA I recently fielded a call from the owner of a one-year old male German Shepherd who said that her dog had just shown aggression towards her and that she needed to “fix” his problem, pronto. She … Continue reading
Realistic expectations: The semantics of “fixing” your dog
By Jeff Stallings Animal behavior science has advanced a great deal in recent decades. We now understand more about canine cognitive development than ever, thanks to researchers such as Alexandra Horowitz, John Bradshaw and Brian Hare. New discoveries into how … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior modification, dog behavior modification, dog training, fix dog
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Head collars for loose leash walking
By Jeff Stallings, CPDT-KA Loose leash walking is part of most obedience classes, but it’s clear that many handler/dog pairs fail to master the art of the walk. Look around at folks struggling to walk dogs on leashes and you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged gentle leader, halti, head collar, head collars, head halter, loose leash
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How Often Should You Give Food Rewards During Dog Training?
By Jeff Stallings My dog Otis loves to spend time in the backyard, lounging in the sun or engaging in secretive but very important dog rituals, tossing pinecones around and gnawing on sticks. But if I call to her from … Continue reading
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Tagged dog training, how many treats, rate of reinforcement, treat
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