Dog Training Philosophy
…language. Either: Ignore the behavior. Don’t reinforce or inadvertently reward unwanted behavior. Avoid the situation. Manage your dog’s behavior and set them up to succeed. Restrict your dog’s access to…
…language. Either: Ignore the behavior. Don’t reinforce or inadvertently reward unwanted behavior. Avoid the situation. Manage your dog’s behavior and set them up to succeed. Restrict your dog’s access to…
…trainer for a behavior modification program and/or attend one of our Reactive Rover classes. Attention-Seeking Barking Manage: More exercise, more playtime, and plenty of social interactions can reduce attention-seeking barking….
…his mouth to smell the treat. You’re not encouraging barking; you’re encouraging quiet behavior by combining two incompatible behaviors. Your dog can’t bark and smell and eat at the same…
Spice up your life with Spike! This rowdy 10-month-old Pittie mix is ready to find his home and show them what life’s all about: fun! Transferred from Tulare County Animal…
What Is Resource Guarding Behavior? Resource guarding behavior is a demonstration of possessiveness around any thing or place the dog considers valuable and is afraid to lose: toys, food, bones,…
…quiet command. Other types require behavior modification through a customized training program. To learn more, read about barking on our website or contact us. What You Need High-value treats like…
…Warm blankets and heating pads for homeless animals $120/month Support for foster families as they raise young animals and provide behavior support $250/month Critical medical treatment for animals in need…
This dog’s adoption fee has been generously sponsored! Are you looking for fresh flowers? Look no further than the underbite queen herself – Tulip! Tulip is a great and gorgeous…
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…their original location once they’ve recovered from surgery. Community cats are not placed into an adoption program, and we do not attempt to socialize them. Why TNR? TNR is…
Watch this video to learn how to address problem behaviors and introduce your dog to new situations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53PvrFP_3uU&feature=youtu.be…
…may start relieving themselves in what they consider much safer spots, leading to the unwanted behavior of inappropriate elimination. If they are scared to get to their food bowl, they…