The #1 Human Trait that is Ruining Your Dog Training

 

Trainer Jen here - to let you in on a little dog training secret.

Whether you sent your dog off to a board & train program and you received back a ‘trained dog’… or you just finished up going through training classes where you trained your dog yourself, your dog isn’t trained.

Let me say that again.

Your dog isn’t trained.

Wait. What?????

That’s right. If your dog has just recently finished up a training program, your dog is not yet actually ‘trained.’

Instead, your dog has the foundation of training. The beginnings of training. The tip of the iceberg, so to speak.

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Mastering Peace: Unlocking the Mystery of Separation Anxiety

Dog training is an essential aspect of pet ownership that can significantly improve the quality of life for both dogs and their owners.

Among the various challenges that dog owners face, separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioral issues dogs are relinquished to shelters for.

This problem not only affects the well-being of the dog but can also lead to stress and frustration for the owner. In this article, we will explore effective strategies for addressing separation anxiety, as well as provide recommendations for training resources that can assist in these situations.

Key Takeaways

• Separation anxiety can manifest in various ways, including destructive behavior and excessive barking.

• Professional training and behavior modification techniques can help address separation anxiety effectively.

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Dear Humans: Please Choose Your Next Dog Wisely - Love, The Dogs of the World

 

WARNING: This may be a controversial or provocative post. As always, it is meant to get you thinking - about dogs, about yourself, and how to improve your life with your current and future canine companions.

But, I realize some folks will be triggered by it.

It still needs to be said.

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Potty Training is Hard, Unless You Know These 6 Tips and Tricks

 

So…you got a new puppy. Or a new rescue dog.

And now the fun begins - well, mostly fun. Except that your new pooch seems to think your most expensive rugs are the perfect doggy toilet station.

Potty training can be elusive for many dogs and owners, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to find out more!

Socializing your puppy is hard, unless you know this pro trick

Socialization. It’s a buzz word that’s thrown about by puppy owners, dog trainers, groomers, veterinarians - really anyone and everyone in the dog world.

If you have a new puppy, you might have even already searched for a trainer who offers puppy socialization classes.

But what IS Socialization?

And is there a right way (or wrong way) to do it? Read on to find out more!

Back to School - for the Dogs!

It’s that time of year.

Kids are back in school; establishing the routines of getting out of bed early and heading off to classes - spending their days (hopefully) learning useful, meaningful lessons, and probably having homework and tests.

But what about the dogs?

With the Winter Holiday Season just around the corner, now is a great time to make sure Fifi or Fido’s manners and obedience are up to par - BEFORE the turkey, ham, and other goodies hit the table, and BEFORE the guests arrive, or the travel to family or friends’ houses begins.

So…it’s time for a pop quiz! How is your dog’s Report Card looking in the following areas?

Can't See the Forest for the Trees...

 Trainer Jen here.

In her book, The Science of Natural Healing, Dr. Mimi Guarneri talks about her patients’ health like a tree - with the leaves being various forms of disease (heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.).

The trunk of the tree is comprised of our genes - our genetic makeup - “the book of life we are given.”

Last, she describes the soil (environment) that the tree is in, and that how we nurture the soil - what we put into our soil (micro & macro nutrients, mental, spiritual, and emotional support, exercise, etc.) - will determine a lot about the health of the tree.

This analogy really struck a chord with me, and got me thinking about how it could be applied to dog behavior (because, let’s be honest, that’s how my brain works…I am ALWAYS thinking about dog behavior on some level or another…). Read on to see how your dog's behaviors (leaves) are shaped by it's genetic makeup (trunk) and environment (soil!)