Category: Positive Dog Training
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Service Dog Training with Dogo
Service dog training combines behavior science, steady practice, and thoughtful matching between the handler’s needs and the dog’s abilities. Service Dog Roles and Eligibility Service dogs are trained to perform tasks that mitigate a person’s disability and can cover a range of functional roles. Service dogs commonly perform 3 main role categories: mobility assistance, psychiatric…
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My Dog Keeps Bringing Me Things. Why?
Many dogs pick up and carry objects and sometimes bring those items to people, places, or beds as part of normal behavior. Instincts & Ancestry The tendency to retrieve or carry objects has deep roots in canid evolution and selective breeding. Domestic dogs share ancestry with wolves and related canids, and genetic and archaeological evidence…
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Why Dog Lifts Their Front Paw?
Dogs raise a front paw for many reasons that depend on posture, context, and individual history. Reading the surrounding signals helps determine whether the gesture is communicative, learned, instinctive, or medical. Types of Paw Lift A single brief lift that lasts under 2 seconds often accompanies a dog shifting attention or preparing to move, and…
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My Dog Is Overly Excited for a Walk. What to Do?
Dogs can become highly aroused before a walk for many reasons, and practical steps can reduce that arousal so walks are safer and more enjoyable. Below are explanations of common causes, immediate tactics, training options, gear choices, and when to seek professional help. Understanding Why Your Dog Becomes Overly Excited Anticipation, specific environmental cues, sight…
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My Puppy Doesn’t Like Walks. What to Do?
Your puppy refusing walks can have many causes ranging from physical discomfort to fear or unfamiliar equipment. 1. Rule Out Medical Causes When a puppy avoids walks, start by checking for medical problems because pain or illness commonly reduces activity. A physical exam and targeted tests can identify issues such as ear infections, joint pain,…
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Dog Running Away from Me. How to Prevent It.
Dogs leave a yard or handler for many reasons, and preventing escapes requires matching physical management to the dog’s motivations and routine. Why Dogs Run Away — Understand the common reasons Many escapes stem from instinctual drives such as a strong prey or mating drive, sudden fear responses, or unmet social and activity needs. A…
