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Many times I get called out to help with a dog who is absolutely great... except for this one thing. The pooch might: Attack other dogs when they play together Bark uncontrollably when men come into the house Lose their marbles if someone has a ball or stick or any type of food. Not like little dogs Not come when called ... insert behaviour challenge People try and try, but they just can't fix this ONE thing! Usually, the reason nothing seems to work, no matter how hard they try, is that the...
Mable <3 This picture is of a student's young Pomeranian, Mable. Mable LOVES me, the neighbours, that person on the street, any dog who happens to be in eye sight.. and probably those that aren't. Mable is a very social dog. But how do I know? How do I know that she enjoys contact, isn't just coming to me for treats or for safety? How do I know when I find a stray dog on the side of the street if it is safe for me to put my hand in their collar? I look for affiliative behaviours - social cues...
I can teach your dog to listen to me. I can teach you how to get your dog to listen to you. But I can’t teach your dog to listen to you. But only you can make the connection happen.Only you can do that. Becoming a responsive, happy, easy-to-be-around dog is not something I can just program into a dog. They don't come with little switches on their necks for me to program 😆 Training a dog is about connection and relationship. For working type dogs, it's a lifestyle. "GOOD BOY!" 3 Steps to...