Category: Positive Dog Training
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Raising a Puppy. When Does It Get Easier?
Raising a puppy involves shifting routines and new responsibilities as the dog grows and learns. A clear sense of timing for common challenges makes planning and training more effective. Developmental Timeline and Milestones Puppy development is commonly divided into age ranges of 0–8 weeks, 8–16 weeks, 4–6 months, and 6–18 months to describe when behaviors…
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Treating Reactivity – Desensitisation and Counter Conditioning
Treating reactivity in animals focuses on changing the emotional response and observable behaviours that occur when an animal is over-responsive to a stimulus or context. What Reactivity Is and Treatment Goals Reactive behaviour is an excessive, rapid behavioural response to a stimulus that may include lunging, barking, charging, freezing, or intense avoidance and is distinct…
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Good Dog Schedule – Daily Routine
Designing a daily routine for a dog centers on matching the animal’s physical and mental needs with the owner’s time and household logistics. A consistent schedule helps with toileting, training, exercise, feeding, and rest while accommodating life stage and health needs. Dog profile & scheduling goals Start by listing the dog’s breed, age, weight, and…
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How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Biting
Helping a dog stop biting requires understanding why the behavior happens and changing the environment and responses that allow it to continue. Why Dogs Bite — Understanding the root causes Dogs bite for many reasons, and recognizing the cause directs the correct response; common causes include teething, play mouthing, fear, pain, resource guarding, and predatory…
