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You have actually become aware of trigger-stacking– how about happy-stacking! This post explains how I support my young canine on strolls. Lewis smelling comfortably on a walk Lewis joined my household in December 2021, and I started strolling him in my area in early 2022. We’ve been at this about 2 and a half years,…

In February 2023, Ivan Balabanov offered a podcast called The Real Facts About Science Based Dog Training. There were issues. Let’s discover Gish Gallops. In January 2022, the dog fitness instructor Ivan Balabanov emailed me to invite me on his podcast. I knew little about him at the time except that he was world well-known…

A lot of us use “Will my canine eat food?” as a rough barometer of whether the dog is afraid or upset. However we can go further, and heed HOW they are taking food. Zani is taking a treat carefully. Can you tell what’s happening with her? How about with Lewis? See below. The majority…

You’ve most likely read the statement about canines hearing noises at four times the range people can. Here’s the problem with that. Canines can’t hear all sounds at 4 times the range human beings can. They can most likely hear some noises at an even greater range aspect than that, compared to human beings. However…

Lewis and I agree that these Foam Dog Balls by the company of that name are awesome! This is an unsolicited review with no affiliate links. I purchased two balls from this company and Lewis and I both think they are great.Shoutout to a company with a great product and customer service. I’m always looking…

Did you know that the knee jerk (patellar reflex) can be triggered without anything touching the knee? < img width ="1024"height ="538" src="https://i0.wp.com/eileenanddogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/reflex-hammer-1024x538.jpeg?resize=1024%2C538&ssl=1" alt="A reflex hammer such as a physician uses. The head is triangular and aqua colored and the deal with is silver-colored metal "/ > Reflex hammer Pavlov was scooped, however nobody noticed.…

If you are finding out to train your canine with food, however she only carries out the behaviors if she sees food initially, here’s what to do! Teaching Zani to cross her paws utilizing targeting, shaping, and luring This is for people who have begun to train their pets with food. First, great for you!…

What if there is sound in your house that your dog can hear but you can’t? Here is how I test my dogs’ environment for ultrasound. How can I tell if there is high-frequency sound in my house or yard that could bother my dog? To detect possible ultrasound in your home, you need two…

For dogs scared of fireworks, seek your vet’s help—an essential step before the noisy holidays to ease their anxiety.

Positive support training utilizing food works. It’s fun and assists develop a great bond with your pet dog.

Don’t let the phenomenon of eclipsing ruin your training! It can blow holes in an otherwise robust counterconditioning procedure. Why is Lewis staring at my pocket? What Is Overshadowing? The term overshadowing has a long-established significance in classical conditioning. The following meaning is a little technical, but I’ll explain in the rest of the piece.…

Traditional dog training often involved expressing anger. Altering methods can lead to better outcomes and a more positive environment.