Training Tips
Housetraining Procedures for Puppies & Adult Dogs
If you’re having problems housetraining your puppies or older dogs, are you: Leaving your dog’s food bowl full all day long? “Free feeding” prevents your dog’s digestive system from having a specific schedule of elimination. Your dog is not a cat! Feed your dog a good quality dog food and feed him twice/day. Keep his […]
Read More....Getting Your Dog Accustomed to Having A New Baby in the House
One of the biggest mistakes that young couples make is failing to get their dog used to having a new baby live in the house, when the dog has been an ”only child.” Sometimes the ”new arrival” is seen as an intruder into the pack, and this can have disastrous effects. Here are some very […]
Read More....Dealing with Separation Anxiety
SOME SIGNS OF SEVERE SEPARATION ANXIETY Scratch marks or actual digging by the entrances of any doors leading out of the house. Scratch marks at windows or on window sills. Drooling in the front of the dog’s crate by the gate. Drooling by the doorways or windows. Destruction of blinds, draperies and woodwork indicates the […]
Read More....A Message About Christmas Puppies
For those of you who are planning to purchase puppies this season, please give this idea a lot of thought before you make that final decision. Puppies are a lot of work! Ask yourself if you will have the time to devote to this new baby in order to get him housetrained properly. Will you […]
Read More....Aggression in Dogs: Causes and Prevention
Renee discusses why some dogs choose to show aggression. She mentions several human behaviors that may trigger biting, including using painful punishment tactics, being confrontational, etc. She discusses what body-language signals to watch for that may predict a bite is coming. Renee also talks about how to respond appropriately when a dog is growling, snapping […]
Read More....Ideas for providing much needed mental stimulation in the lives of all dogs of all ages and all breeds.
Renee & Karen give out lots of very fun ideas on how to provide mentally challenging activities to keep terriers, hunting dogs and working dogs happy and active doing appropriate things vs. destruction, stealing and other bad behaviors that are caused by boredom. The two links here are Renee’s favorite boredom-busting toys: www.petproductadvisor.com (click on Toys, and […]
Read More....Some people say, “A dog is just a dog.” WRONG!
Renee discusses the many wonderful services dogs offer us. She talks about military working dogs, service and therapy dogs, police and search & rescue dogs, as well as dogs that can sniff out cancer and seizures. She also offers several ideas of useful and stimulating jobs in which to involve your own pet dog. Dogs […]
Read More....Using Punishment on Dogs
Dr. Ian Dunbar, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, visits the Doghouse this morning. Dr. Dunbar discusses the proper way to “punish” dogs without causing any physical or emotional harm. Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....Fear in dogs and methods to help reduce that emotion.
Renee and Karen talk about why dogs become fearful. They discuss fear periods that are part of the normal development of all canines. Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....Choosing Training Methods That Work Best for You
Phil Guida, New Jersey dog trainer who owns Canine Dimensions (www.caninedimensions.com), talks to Karen and Renee about his “natural, balanced” system of dog training. The three trainers discuss the differences between positive, reward-based training and methods which employ the use of corrections and rewards. It’s rare for trainers to discuss and debate methodology without it […]
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