Mastering the Art of Positive Punishment (Pawsitive Punishment)
Whoa! Put down the pitchforks!
I know, this topic can be…controversial. This title seems a bit contradictory, but positive punishment is basically applying something unpleasant or aversive to your dog to reduce the frequency of or stop an unwanted behavior.
In positive motivational training this is a basic “no no”. Hence the bad rap. And I totally understand that.
I have always been a believer and proponent of teaching most behaviors in a positive way. Using praise, treats,...
Mastering Dog Urine Marking Behavior
First and most important, dog urine marking is not a housebreaking issue. Though urine is involved, cause and correction are very different, so let’s not confuse the two.
Urine marking can occur in both male and female dogs of any age. However, it most commonly starts in adolescent male dogs and continues into adulthood. It can be a huge issue that is upsetting to the entire family, usually because of behavior or sanitary concerns.
It can be so severe an issue that many people give...
It's Back to School
Ahhh, the end of summer…
The sad sobs of children outdone only by the plaintive cries of teachers everywhere.
But don't forget the mournful howls of our furry friends.
The end of lazy, playful summer days and the return to routine and schedules can be a difficult adjustment for everybody. If you have a pet, you should also consider how it affects them. Those early alarms mean long stretches of quiet at home. The loss of play pals. Less park days. And since dogs can't read calendars,...
How to Housebreak Your Dog
Like in most of my trainings, I try to approach housebreaking as naturally as possible. As instinctively as possible. Dogs have a natural den instinct. They like to sleep in a small, close, dark, confined space. And they will not soil where they sleep.
We can take advantage of this natural instinct to housebreak them.
Paper training or using wee wee pads goes against this natural den instinct. It teaches the puppy that it is okay to go to the bathroom in his den and this confuses the puppy....
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