Tag: games
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Up, Down, Good Girl, Repeat
Repetition. Ah, that wondrous turn of events that does not turn effortlessly on its own. Like building a skyscraper, there are seemingly little, repetitive needs that create a foundation upon which such structure can be sustained. Much the same in training dogs. Even once that foundation is set firm, the…
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Pack Rank
Even though there has been much time focused on Hanani, especially with her Reform School endeavors, allow me to show you an indirect consequence of this intense training. As I have worked this daring Dutchie, pushing her beyond her limits at times, Mia wanders around and actually “helps”–if you can…
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Stop Dog from Jumping–Simple tricks to calm your bouncy beast
Everyone at some point has “that moment”, or three. Everyone. You know what I am talking about. “That moment” when your nerves are at wit’s ends and your playful pooch continues to trample each one. That moment when you’re thinking a puppy-skin rug might be a nice addition to your…
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Be Pack Leader III–Stop your dog peeing inside
Now to the nitty gritty steps to put pack leadership in action! You may be saying, “So, I went ahead and got a crate, dominant dog collar and drag leash. It’s on my dog all the time he is not in his crate. I make him Sit/Wait when I feed…
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Engage Your Pup: Fun, Easy Games to Get Her to Behave
So you got that furry, wiggly little ball of excitement home and he is peeing all over your house! It seems he cannot contain his excitement, or at least his bladder cannot. And you would be right to assume such. Young pups, particularly males, have great difficulty learning to control…
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Dynamics of Dog Pack Structure
There is an all too common misconception, usually unspoken, amongst dog owners today. It is the attitude of adoring your pup above all else. It is the daily life of treating that pup as if she were a human child. It is the accommodation of all things doggie, to…
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Aggression Can Be FUN! Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior
Since we were getting a little heavy in Step II of Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior, I find it a good time to share some fun. If you have gotten this far and are implementing the Steps, I want to take a moment to thank you! For me, this blog is…