31.03.2018
Do you or someone you know get ‘hangry’? It seems like a popular term these days, referring to feeling hungry and grumpy because of such hunger.
Well my point is that, just like with us (and all animals really) a dogs behaviour is reactive to their needs. [Read More…]
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27.03.2018
[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Toileting Inside[/font]
[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Firstly, I would suggest trying to follow a regular exercise and feeding schedule (but providing water at all times).
Also, when taking your dog out for a wee, if he or she doesn’t go within 5 minutes or so, bring them back in and confine them to a safe area, then 15 minutes later take them back out to the same area.[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]
Your dog should not have unlimited access to the house and keep an eye out to see if they start sniffing & circling. These are
pre ‘toilet’ signs.[/font][/font]
[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It is VITAL to remember to only reprimand your dog (I use a stern “Bah!!”and clap, see a previous post about the word No) if caught in the act!
Dogs only register the consequence within a few seconds of the action. [Read More…]
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23.03.2018
Chewing!
Interestingly, it has been shown that a dog’s endorphin levels increase when chewing (the dog gets lots of feel good chemicals).
It is because of this, that you cannot try to stop your dogs chewing completely (it is too chemically rewarding - so very difficult to train out). [Read More…]
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17.03.2018
Teaching ‘Leave’
This is when your dog will step back from the person or object, for you to use when there is a lot of sniffing etc. at greeting time (it can also be used for around animals such as cats)
*Choose another word if you are using this word already for another action.
How to teach -
Keep hold of a extra tasty treat in your hand and wait for your dog to lose interest - which he or she will eventually. [Read More…]
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11.03.2018
A tip, when out walking, observe other ‘owners’.
I tend to assess the ‘owner’ of the other dog as part of judging the possible state of mind of the other dog.
If the owner is waving his or her arms around, looking stressed or aggressive, the situation with their dog can then be combustible. [Read More…]
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