Possessiveness is one of the more common types of canine aggression. In most cases it can be lessened or altogether avoided, if you know what to do. If you want to create a relaxed dog around toys, try this:
Skip the Anger
This dog TOTALLY steals the show! You'll see...
by Sarah Wilson
Author of MySmartPuppy.com handbooks: My Smart Puppy (book with DVD) and Childproofing Your Dog
Great clip from Melissa Fischer of PuppyHomeSchool.com
More serious injury and death is caused by these products than another dog management/training tool, in my experience. Be informed! Be careful!
Here are few of the ways accidents happen with a retractable leash:
A clip from a lecture Sarah Wilson gave to other professionals at a Groomer Expo. Provides detailed, concrete steps to take to change a dogs mind from "uh oh" to "let's go!"
Easy, positive and low-stress for the dog.
Enjoy!
Is your d
og pushy, unresponsive, distracted, disobedient, out of control or aggressive?
If your puppy or new dog flinches when you move your hands around his head then he is “hand shy”.
Your job, as your dog’s coach and teacher, is to “get to good” - meaning look at training as a process of rewarding rather than correcting.
Here are a few examples:
Few things are quite as embarrassing as having your dog barking and lunging at people, dogs, bicyclists, etc when you are out for a walk.
DO:
Dogs barking outside are not just annoying to you, but can be annoying for many people in the vicinity.
In many cases, the short answer is: bring the dog inside.
If your dog barks at you when you are on the phone, watching television, visiting with guests, sitting at the computer, or when hugging someone, he’s probably barking to get your attention.
Almost every dog comes running when they hear the doorbell/knock at the door, barking nonstop. Managing this behavior is usually made more difficult by our attempts to greet (and/or apologize to) the guest or delivery person while we hold back the barking dog.
Most dogs bark at some sounds. Some dogs have what is called a low threshold, meaning they bark at almost every sound, while other, high threshold dogs are only roused by certain, loud and/or uncommon sounds.
What do you do when your dog won’t come to you? This scary and frustrating moment happens to everyone eventually. Here are a few things you can try that have worked for us through the years.
Run In the Opposite Direction
When asked if their dog comes when called, many people pause and say, “Well, some of the time.” Many people have problems with certain situations. Four of them are outlined here:
Help! My Dog Won’t Come…
Gettin
g your dog to come to you when called is a challenge for many pet owners and there are five things
Mouthing is a playful behavior most pups indulge in, which involves their mouth on your flesh. It is generalized (meaning they mouth everyone equally), some breeds mouth more than others and the beginning of teething (around four months of age) can bring it to a crescendo.
by Sarah Wilson, MySmartPuppy.com
Jumping up can be annoying as well as painful. It can also be dangerous; knocking over a child or older person, even with friendly intentions, can injure. You can get a good handle on this problem by practicing a few basic games when all is calm. Then, when your dog is excited and going airborne, you will have a way to explain what you want and your dog will know exactly what you mean.
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