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88How to stop dogs from jumping on people
That little puppy jumping on its owners may appear like an adorable way to greet. Most owners seem to encourage such behavior by praising and petting the cute pup. However, one hundred and ten pounds...
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81Reinforcement Training
A reinforcer is anything that when paired with a behavior tends to increase the chances that the behavior will occur again. There are two main types of reinforcers: positive and negative. A positive...
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79Aversive Dog Training
Aversive dog training uses an unpleasant stimulus to motivate dogs. Aversive dog training has gotten a resurgence in popularity recently because of popular television dog trainer, Cesar Millan. We examine the good and bad of aversive dog training.
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80Reward Dog Training
Reward dog training allows you to control your dog's behaviors by controlling his resources. Reward dog training is safe, easy to implement, and helps to build a strong dog-human bond. We examine reward dog training and compare it to aversive dog training.
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77Training your dog for pet therapy certification
Pet therapy dogs or animal assisted therapy uses dogs or other animals to improve human health and healing. There's a lot of research showing that pets help people heal from mental, emotional and physical illness. Here's how to get started training your dog for pet therapy.
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78Basic Obedience Training Part 1
When teaching basic obedience to a dog, the trainer should lure the dog into the desired position rather than say the command or give the cue and expect that he knows it. Dogs do not know cues until they are...
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77Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs
Around the world there is much debate as to which dogs make the best ones for guard duty. Most experts just judge the effectiveness of dogs they are familiar with, while ignoring unfamiliar less local dogs....
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71How To Train a Dog Using a Clicker
So, thinking of clicker training your dog, but not quite sure how to get started? To train your dog effectively using a clicker, it is important to first understand what makes a clicker so effective for...
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74What you need to know about training your dog
What you need to know Before Training your Dog Obedience training is very important for both the puppy and the owner. If he is well trained and obedient, you will all be happier. You should start training your...
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71Labrador Training: Starting Them When They're Young
The Labrador Retriever happens to be the most popular breed in the world. It's amazing how well they can adapt to various circumstances whether it be as a work dog or a household family pet. They certainly...
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