Dogs Learning Words
Dogs Learning Words On Good Behavior LLC Word Associations:Learning Names vs Learning Commands “If my dog knows the meaning of Walk, Dinner, Treat, Daddy’s Home, Frisbee, etc, why won’t he listen when I tell him to Sit?!” For a non-verbal species, dogs are amazingly good at learning the sounds of human words. Researchers at Wofford College […]
Toenail Trimming: From Terrible to Terrific!
Toenail Trimming: From Terrible to Terrific! On Good Behavior LLC I started out trimming Cash’s toenails just like I start all of my puppies: holding him still while feeding liver and trimming just a tiny bit. With my other puppies, this has led to adult dogs who actually compete to see who can have their […]
Building Strong Behaviors is Like Building Strong Muscles: You’ve Gotta Do the Reps!
Building Strong Behaviors is Like Building Strong Muscles: You’ve Gotta Do the Reps! On Good Behavior LLC For years I thought I could stay in good enough shape just through daily living. I’m a very active person, walking my own dogs, gardening, working with clients’ dogs etc. While this and good genes keep me skinny, I […]
Is It Just A Stage? Behaviors Your Puppy Will Outgrow.
Is It Just A Stage? Behaviors Your Puppy Will Outgrow. On Good Behavior LLC Often clients ask me if chewing/nipping/zooming etc is just a stage. What they forget to ask is if staying in the yard/coming when called/loving everyone is also just a stage! We are quick to attribute developmental explanations to unwanted behaviors and […]
That’s Enough: Teaching Your Exuberant Canine When Enough is Enough!
That’s Enough: Teaching Your Exuberant Canine When Enough is Enough! On Good Behavior LLC I love it when my dogs bring me their toys, lick my face, put their heads in my lap and in other ways express their affection and zest for life. However, there are times when I’ve had enough! So how can […]
Keeping the Peace in a Multi-Dog Household
Keeping the Peace in a Multi-Dog Household On Good Behavior LLC I was teaching puppy class recently and a client asked me how to introduce her puppy to her older dog. As I gave advice and recounted stories from my own household, I realized that with all my dog pairs I’ve had to do some careful […]
Will Socialization Help Your Fearful or Reactive Dog?
Will Socialization Help Your Fearful or Reactive Dog? On Good Behavior LLC Dog owners have heard a lot about the value of socialization and happily we are doing a better job socializing our puppies. Puppies age 6-16 weeks are very receptive to new experiences and need to meet lots and lots of people and go […]
Preventing Aggression: Raising Your Puppy to be a Safe Dog
Preventing Aggression: Raising Your Puppy to be a Safe Dog On Good Behavior LLC No one sets out to raise an aggressive dog, but common mistakes can lead your puppy to grow up into a less than trustworthy adult. Here is my top ten list of things to do with your puppy to make sure he […]
What is Safe at the Dog Park?
What is Safe at the Dog Park? On Good Behavior LLC I used to like doggie playgroups 15 years ago when they were informal off leash gatherings at the park. Before there were fences, owners were careful to supervise their dogs and trained them well enough to be able to call them out of play […]
The Meaning of NO!…Using Punishment Correctly
The Meaning of NO!…Using Punishment Correctly On Good Behavior LLC Those of you who have worked with me know that I’m not a big fan of punishment: most things our dogs need to know can be taught without having to yell at them. However, there are times that I too find myself needing to communicate […]