by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
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by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jul 24, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Over the last two years or so, my behaviour practice has welcomed more and more dogs from overseas. Sometimes these are canines with profound behavioural difficulties. I have always assisted several imported dogs per year but there seems to have …
by Drayton Michaels | Apr 3, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Creating new and better associations for dogs on leash when exposed to fearful/stressful stimuli is crucial, as it is better for all involved for the dog to be less stressed and less fearful. The goal is potentially a positive association …
by Drayton Michaels | Jan 4, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Leash reactivity towards dogs, humans or traffic, is one of the most challenging training endeavors. This is simply because there is no consistency in the appearance of the stimuli, and there will most assuredly be at some point, an over …
by Barbara Hodel | Aug 23, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I define a ‘good’ dog as a dog who is considered part of the family, can stay home alone if necessary but goes places if possible, lives in the house, goes on holidays, gets enough mental and physical stimulation, is …
