Category: Positive Dog Training
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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…