What kind of relationship do you have with your dog? Is your dog a robot, a companion, or a soft-toy? Should our dogs follow all our commands, or should we try to get a balance between control and freedom?
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I frequently get charged by large and small dogs while walking in the neighborhood. Leaving a dog to run loose in the neighborhood is dangerous to the dog, to other dogs, and to people; especially young children and seniors. This is what happened today when I was charged by a large German Shepherd.
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Almost all of the dog training techniques we use today are based on operant conditioning principles. Cesar Millan uses operant conditioning techniques and so does Victoria Stilwell. We consider what operant conditioning means and why it is so important in dog training.
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People always point out that “dogs are not human”. Humanizing dogs can certainly be detrimental to their lifestyle and ours. However, we should still properly care for their health and needs. We consider what “dogs are not human” truly means, and what it does not mean.
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Finding a good dog trainer is often more difficult than it sounds. What should we look for in a dog trainer? What can we expect from a dog trainer? What should be do if things do not work out? What about boot-camp?
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