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‘On Your Mat”

‘On Your Mat”

Place training is one of the most useful skills because once learned, you can use it for so many things. This is where you send a dog to a mat or bed on command and you are able to leave them there until you say they can get up. What this is great for:  Working at your desk.  Watching TV.  Cooking…

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Marking: The Art of Attracting Attention

Marking: The Art of Attracting Attention In the realm of canine behavior, marking plays a crucial role. Marking is the act of creating a signal that serves to call attention to an object, individual, or an area. Dogs, being highly scent-oriented creatures, employ marking as a means of communication, territorial demarcation, and social interaction. This article delves into the intriguing…

A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen

A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen

A Worthy Goal: Canine Good Citizen Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a…

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Owner Directed Aggression

Owner Directed Aggression

What Is Owner Directed Aggression? • Usually occurs in situations involving access to preferred resources, during interactions such as petting, moving, handling and reprimanding, or attempting to take objects from the pet   • Aggressive responses may range from mild growling to lunging and injurious bites. Responses may be unrelated to the suspected level of provocation.   • Common triggers…

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