Dog Training
Sit Means Sit Instructor Bob Burnell teaches students about animal psychology
Sit Means Sit Instructor Bob Burnell and his dog Kody were invited to lecture at the Boynton Beach High School. The students were part of an advanced placement class that were learning about human psychology. Bob discussed with them the similarities as well as differences between human and animal psychology. The basics of classical and…
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Three of the clips which demonstrates how are style of training teaches a superior level of control without sacrificing any desire on the dog’s part. Shown here is my dog Kody, who up to this point has had very little bitework instruction.
Who is to blame?
Many times people come across a situation in training their dog and they get frustrated when the dog will not obey. They blame the dog by yelling at it, giving physical corrections, an may even end the session in a bad mood. They blame the dog for its performance. We must get into the mindset…
Solving problems before they occur by selecting the most appropriate dog for your family.
One of the best ways of avoiding problems associated with owing a dog, aside from training, is selecting a dog that most closely fits into your lifestyle. Do some research into the various breeds so that you can make an informed decision. That cute puppy may grow up and be a dog that was not…
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…
Key idea to remember during training
Focus on being proactive, (i.e. praising the dog whenever he performs any acceptable alternate behaviors), instead of reactive, (i.e. leash and collar corrections, yelling, etc) Many dog owners ignore their dogs when they are behaving (i.e. lying quietly). As the dog receives attention when he is engaging in inappropriate behavior, the dog figures out that…
Be consistent in your training
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 times will almost always have a difficult time eliminating the problem. Consistency is crucial in treating…