Jan 12, 2023 | Learning Theory
COMMUNICATING CLEARLY REQUIRES CONSISTENT CONSEQUENCES Communicating clearly means eliminating inconsistencies when interacting with your dog. Understanding what they perceive will make it easy for them to understand you correctly. It helps reduce stress for...
Jan 11, 2023 | human-canine bond
Situations that cause stress in dogs are at times unavoidable. Stress can be good or bad depending on the situation. Imagine living in a world where you don’t speak the language, where you are met with unexpected outbursts and reprimands and you aren’t...
Jan 9, 2023 | Canine Enrichment
‘WHY’ IS ENRICHMENT NECESSARY? Canine enrichment helps your dog burn the energy they were designed to expend searching for food, shelter, and social contact. In our homes they have everything they need yet they often engage in behavior that is...
Jan 9, 2023 | Decompression, dog training skills, human-canine bond
THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND DECOMPRESSION After any traumatic experience or routine change is a period called Decompression. This is the time during which the body’s functions return to baseline and the neurotransmitters that facilitate fight or...
Jan 9, 2023 | positive reinforcement, Puppy Training
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Raising a puppy is an opportunity to instill a lifetime of good habits in your new dog. Common puppy training frustrations like going potty in the house or playing keep away are entirely avoidable! With good management and...
