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  • Toy Fox Terrier

    Toy Fox Terriers love to curl up in a lap, but can be up and running when a bird flies by the window. They're curious, always wanting to know what's going on and to be part of the action.

  • Training Your Puppy to Come or Recall on Cue

    Teaching a dog to come when called is perhaps the most important behavior we ever teach. You can train a reliable recall using positive reinforcement and it can be incorporated into daily play time. Puppies should be set up to succeed by having training challenges, such as distractions, added gradually. Until a recall is reliable, puppies should be held on leash when they are not in a secure, fenced area.

  • Tratamiento Del Miedo a Los Petardos

    Treating Fear of Storms and Fireworks in Dogs

    La mejor manera de abordar este problema son los programas de desensibilización sistemática y contra-condicionamiento.

  • Treating Fear of Storms and Fireworks in Dogs

    Treatment of thunderstorm phobias and fear of noises such as fireworks usually begins with a behavior modification technique known as systematic desensitization and counterconditioning. Many dogs also benefit from anxiolytic medication.

  • Treeing Walker Coonhound

    On the hunt, Treeing Walkers are alert, intense, and loud, sounding off with their big coonhound bawl. But don't let that fool you; at home they are calm, affectionate, and great lovers of pillows and blankets.

  • Using Food and Treats for Training Dogs

    Treats are a wonderful way to provide positive reinforcement to your dog during a training session. Choose low-calorie foods such as green beans, carrots, and watermelon. Avoid foods that are potentially harmful such as chocolate, garlic, onions, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and products that may have xylitol. Limit high-calorie treats and keep treats within 10% of your dog's total daily calorie intake. Keeping training sessions short and engaging while providing appropriate foods as treats can be a wonderful way to strengthen the human-animal bond.

  • Using Predictability, Scheduling, and Enrichment to Train Your Dog

    Every dog has wants and needs, including social interaction, physical exercise, intellectual exercise, and time to rest. When their needs are met predictably and enrichment is consistently available, dogs experience less stress and frustration and may be less likely to develop problematic behaviors.

  • Using Predictable Rewards to Train Your Dog

    Predictability and trust are important foundations for training your dog. Learning what your dog finds rewarding and strategically providing rewards at the right time will promote the desired behavior to happen more and more often. Punishment techniques using physical force and conflict can result in increased aggression and should be avoided.

  • Using Reinforcement and Rewards to Train Your Pet

    Pets readily learn to engage in appropriate, desired behaviors through positive reinforcement methods. Reward-based training improves communication and provides enrichment for pets and people alike.

  • Uso de Bozales en Perros - Perros

    Muzzle Training for Dogs

    Si el perro tiene tendencias agresivas, sería irresponsable poner en riesgo la salud de terceros por no tomar las precauciones adecuadas. La gente suele evitar a los perros con bozal, lo que reduce las posibilidades de que el animal se sienta provocado y ataque.