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Teach Don’t Punish
Everything is a Teaching Moment. When you come across a situation where a student is doing something inappropriate simply ask...
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Please Don’t Use Pet Training Devices Intended to Startle – They create more problems than solutions!
Pet Correction Devices Unfortunately, the concept of dominance and the perceived need to have total control over one’s pets has...
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My Method is Better Than Your Method ………
There are always rumblings on social media about different dog training methods and their names and acronyms. Everyone seems to...
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The Power of Public Relations & The Difference Between and The Individual Value of News Releases, Editorials and Advertorials
Great Tools For Your Business! It takes hard work to accomplish anything in life and the same can be said...
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Why DogSmiths Educate Pet Owners on The Use of Positve Reinforcement Training Methods
Renowned Canine Training and Behavior Experts Interviews We asked a group of renowned canine training and behavior experts how they...
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No Place For Dominance – It’s Old Hat!
Despite the growing body of scientific research to the contrary, the “dominance” approach is one that some still elect to...
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POSITIVE SOCIALIZATION – What it is and What it isn’t!
A short excerpt from DogNostics' Pet Dog Solutions online Program - Your Guide to Positive Socialization written by Louise Stapleton-Frappell What...
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DogSmiths are members of the Pet Professional Guild. This is a published Position Statement from PPG on Equipment-Used-for-the-Management-Training-and-Care-of-Pets By Niki...
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The Physical Effects of Harmful Training Devices
In addition to the potential psychological effects of using training devices that cause pain or evoke fear, there is also...
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Summer Is Here ! Protect Your Pets Against Heatstroke With This Heat Index Tool
This information does not replace the advice or instruction given to you by your veterinarian Summer is when dogs are...
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Canine Social Behavior – Your Dogs Communication System
A dog’s communication systems are greatly ritualized, and have evolved specifically to avoid or cut off conflict. This has made...
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No Isn’t A Behavior!
DogNostics Top Ten Concepts For Pet Owners #3 “No!” isn’t a Behavior. As we know, dogs do not speak English,...
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No Place For Dominance – It’s Old Hat!
Dominance! Despite the growing body of scientific research to the contrary, the “dominance” approach is one that some still...
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The 10 Rules to Effectively & Positively House-Training Your Dog
Depending on your dog, your family and your lifestyle, house-training a dog can be anywhere from easy, to almost impossible....
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Help Buddy to Walk Nicely – Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!
Do you have a dog that pulls you along like a steam train pulling freight? If so, walks are...
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Are You Prepared For a Lost Pet?
Are You Prepared for a Lost Dog? It can and does happen to responsible, caring pet owners. 4th July weekend...
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Help Keep Rover Safe – Foods that may be toxic for pets!
Are you confused about which foods may be harmful for dogs? Knowing what is safe and unsafe for a...
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Keep Fido Mentally and Physically Active – Boredom Busters, Enrichment Exercises & More!
What is Boredom? Science has only recently began to look at boredom and understand what makes people bored. A 2012...
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What is Non-Associative Learning? – Sensitization and Habituation
by Niki Tudge Non Associative learning is when you are not pairing a stimulus with a behavior. Non-associative learning can...
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You CAN’T Reinforce Fear, But You CAN Help Take It Away.
Is your dog afraid of thunder and lightning? I have heard and seen people advising pet guardians to ignore their...
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