Dog food aggression can be a difficult and worrying issue for dog owners. Food aggression, also known as resource guarding, is when a dog becomes hostile or territorial over food. When approached while eating, this can be expressed as growling, snapping, or even biting. Understanding the underlying causes, recognizing the symptoms, and putting effective measures…
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Category: Behavior Modification Training Tips
Dog obedience training is all about teaching a dog new skills. But, what is behavior modification training? This type of training is a whole different animal so to speak. Behavior modification training is not about teaching your dog a new skill, but rather taking your dog’s current actions or attitudes towards something or someone, and modifying it. Behavior modification training is all about changing the unwanted behavior AND the underlying problem or attitude that causes the behavior. Common types of behavior modification include:
- separation anxiety
- leash aggression
- dog aggression
- human aggression
- resource guarding
- & more
If you are experiencing issues in one or more of these areas, view our free behavior modification training tips and videos below. In need of expert help? Our experienced trainers are ready to help! View our behavior modification training options.
The Ultimate Guide to House Training Your New Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is a thrilling and gratifying experience. However, house training is one of the first and most essential obstacles you’ll encounter as a new puppy owner. Teaching your puppy good potty habits not only promotes a clean and sanitary living environment but also lays the groundwork for their entire behavior and…
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Possible Reasons Your Dog Won’t Listen to Basic Commands
Having a well-behaved dog who listens and reacts to simple commands is not only crucial for their safety, but it also strengthens your bond with your canine partner. However, it can be aggravating when your dog won’t listen to the most basic commands. If you find yourself in this circumstance, your dog may not be…
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How to Maintain Your Dogs Training While They’re Boarded
Maintaining our dog’s training and behavioral skills is critical, even when they are temporarily boarded. Boarding a dog may be necessary for a variety of reasons, including vacations, business trips, or family emergencies. However, the change in surroundings can cause bad behavior, manners, and even food habits that may jeopardize the many training gains we’ve…
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How To Introduce E-Collar Training
I personally think that the e-collar is single-handedly the best dog training tool that has come out. With a lot of the advancements that we have now with the e-collar like the GPS trackers, vibrate modes, and tone modes, we can create Pavillonian effects and it has really given us more options and versatility when…
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