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What is temperment?
Temperament can be defined as an individual’s way of behaving or reacting to specific or general stimuli or situations. Reactions can include fear, curiosity, willingness, courage, aggression, etc.. Temperament is a combination of genetics and environment. Genes define the outer limits of how and what an animal can learn. However, environment and experience can shape…
A history of dog training
Prior to WWI, most dogs were members of family with important jobs (herding, ratting) The dogs became “trained” as a result of the working arrangement. During WWI, dogs were needed to assist the soldier, many dogs became casualties A need to train vast quantities to replace those lost. This need for rapid training brought about…
Why does my dog keep barking?
There are many different reasons why dogs bark. In most cases, the barking is actually a signal that another behavior problem exists and if that problem is addressed- many times the dog will stop barking on his own. These are six common causes for barking. Excited Play Alert Barking Fearful Alarm Barking Dominance Barking Territorial…
Does your puppy nip at you?
Is the puppy engaging in friendly nipping and mouthing or serious nipping and mouthing. Friendly nipping occurs during excitable greetings or during playtime with a puppy that is less than 5 months in age. Puppies explore their environment by touching and tasting everything. Puppy nipping is also a form of social play between puppies and…
Be consistent and patient in your dog training
Key Ideas that lead to success Train in a manner that works for both of you Dogs are happier, confident and secure in an environment where the rules and exceptions are consistent. Owners that teach a dog that a behavior is acceptable sometimes, and then gets angry at the dog for the behavior at other…