Category: Positive Dog Training
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What is “Jackpot” in Dog Training?
Jackpot refers to a deliberately larger or specially valued reward used to reinforce an exceptional response from a dog during training. It is meant to be more salient than standard rewards to strengthen motivation and learning. What is a Jackpot in Dog Training? A jackpot is a disproportionately large or higher-value reward given immediately after…
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How to Introduce a Rabbit to Your Dog
Introducing a rabbit to a dog is a staged process that emphasizes safety, reading body language, and slow progression. Successful introductions combine veterinary checks, controlled meetings, and consistent training. Assess dog and rabbit readiness Begin by evaluating both animals’ temperaments and histories before any direct interaction. Watch for dog prey-drive cues such as intense staring,…
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My dog Rolls on Their Back – Is That Normal?
Dogs roll onto their backs for many reasons ranging from simple comfort to signals aimed at other animals or people. Observing the rest of the dog’s posture and the context around the behavior helps clarify whether it is friendly, attention-seeking, or a sign of a medical problem. Common Reasons Dogs Roll on Their Backs One…
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Luring Shaping Capturing. Dog Training Methods.
Luring, shaping, and capturing are three distinct training methods used to teach dogs behaviors by arranging antecedents and consequences. Each method uses reinforcement differently to achieve predictable changes in behavior. 1. Luring, Shaping, and Capturing — Definitions and Core Differences Luring uses a visible reward or hand to guide a dog through the exact motion…
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Back to Work? Prevent Your Dog from Separation Anxiety
Many dogs struggle when left alone, and households adjusting to a return to on-site work should plan for gradual changes to prevent stress-related behaviors. Recognize separation anxiety: signs and severity Separation-related distress commonly shows as excessive vocalizing, destructive behavior, pacing, drooling, or inappropriate elimination when a dog is alone. [1] Signs often start within the…
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Dog Fireworks. Help Your Dog Who’s Afraid of Fireworks.
Strategies for supporting dogs during fireworks. Focus on behavior, environment, and veterinary input. Why fireworks scare dogs Dogs respond to fireworks for several sensory and learning-based reasons, and recognizing the mechanisms behind a dog’s fear helps target the right interventions. Acoustic sensitivity is a primary factor: dogs perceive higher frequencies and sharper transients than humans,…
