self regulation

Dogs often become very good at behaviors we have unintentionally reinforced. A puppy jumps up when we come home. We laugh. We pet him. We talk excitedly. The puppy learns: Jumping works. Months later the same dog jumps on visitors and suddenly we are upset.

Beyond Bad Behavior

Many owners spend much of their day managing behavior. They yell. They push the dog away. They physically move the dog. They pull on the leash. They use aversive techniques to get the dog to stop doing something, They repeatedly say "No." All which can immediately stop the dog from what they are doing. See... they know they are doing something wrong. Management gives the perception of moving Beyond Bad Behavior because it may stop a behavior in the moment, but manage

Belinda N. Ahern

Jun 165 min read

Unlocking Positive Canine Behavior Through Effective Enrichment Strategies Canine Enrichment - one of the easiest strategies to foster good behavior.

There are plenty forms of “enrichment” that can be provided to decreased stress and boredom, increase a dog's confidence, improve impulse control and keep your dog both mentally and physically healthy.

Belinda N. Ahern

Mar 14, 20223 min read