Dog Behavior Resources
Disclaimer: This article is meant to provide a foundational understanding of training and management for fearful & undersocialized dogs as well as provide a…
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Disclaimer: This article serves as a foundational guide to management systems and a review for pet guardians within our programs. If your dog is…
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Cooperative play emphasizes building a relationship with your dog through predictable exchanges aka Win-Wins! This helps to avoid aggression or over-excitement when playing and…
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During our Adoption meetings, we often discuss fencing with our Adopters. Not all of the dogs we offer for adoption need to go to…
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The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make. Vets and animal professionals more commonly…
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When you book a behavior consultation, it is common that you will be asked to provide your dog’s medical record and chart notes of…
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Undiagnosed or untreated medical conditions can have a huge impact on your dog’s behavior and is often responsible for sudden changes in irritability and…
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Any sudden change in a dog’s behavior or personality is worth discussing with your Veterinarian. Many illnesses can cause dogs to display unusual behaviors…
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At Our Companions, we use mat work as a foundational skill to build impulse control and calm behavior. We do this through shaping and reinforcing…
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Written by Robin Williams, Our Companions Head Trainer Observing and learning how our dogs communicate is an important aspect of our relationship with them.…
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