Shiba Inu Diary – Sephy shares his views about leash corrections and other aversive based techniques. What do dogs think about leash corrections? Do they make dog walking more pleasant? How well does leash corrections work?
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Bite inhibition means training our dog to have a soft mouth. We want to teach our dogs not to bite on people, but it is even more important that they learn to control the force of their bites. We discuss dog bite inhibition and why it is so important to our dogs.
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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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There are two schools of dog obedience training – aversive training and reward training. Both schools are based on operant conditioning principles and many years of study in animal behavioral psychology. Here, we examine the pros and cons of aversive and reward dog training.
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I was pointed to a link of a dog trainer today. When I checked it out, I was greeted with picture after picture of a row of dogs, doing perfect synchronized Sits, Downs, and giving perfect attention to their dog trainer. This trainer and many others proudly proclaim that dogs must follow all our commands, [...]
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Some people see interacting with their dog as a constant battle for dominance and ‘points’. We win when we accumulate the most points. Is it really useful to view interactions with our dog in this way? If we win, does that mean our dog loses. If so, how can we truly win?
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Shiba Inus can be difficult to train because they are frequently stubborn, mouthy, aloof, and dominant. Even experienced dog owners have difficulty training a Shiba, which is why this breed is not for the faint-hearted, and is not recommended for first-time dog owners. Here are some of the Shiba Inu training secrets that helped me turn my devil dog into a model citizen.
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Recently, I am frequently accused of being NICE to my dogs. I have also been accused of being NICE and overly polite to people. This made me wonder … When did NICE become something negative that you accuse someone of? Ok I admit it, I am nice to my dogs. I try to be nice to [...]
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