Tag Archive: positive dog training

How to Use Rules and Structure to Help a Nervous Dog Relax Around New Dogs and People

Lucy and Maggie - How to Use Rules and Structure to Help a Nervous Dog Relax Around New Dogs and People
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By: David Codr
Published Date: February 1, 2017

Maggie (right) is a nine-year-old Collie Lab mix who lives in Papillion with Lucy, an eleven-year-old Brittany. The dog’s guardians set up a dpg behavior training session with me to address Maggie’s fear of new people, leash aggression towards other dogs and Lucy’s habit of... Read More

Free Tips to Train a Shiba Inu to Come When Called

Sashi - Free Tips to Train a Shiba Inu to Come When Called
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By: David Codr
Published Date: January 26, 2017

Sashi is a one-year-old Shiba Inu who lives in Benson, Nebraska. Her guardians set up a dog obedience training session with me because she doesn’t come when called, jumps up and is a door dasher. Shiva’s are usually pretty aloof so I was pleasantly surprised... Read More

How to Help a Rescue Dog with a Fear of Men (BTW She is looking for a Forever Home)

Carrol Echo Park Mae Day - How to Help a Rescue Dog with a Fear of Men (BTW She is looking for a Forever Home)
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By: David Codr
Published Date: January 12, 2017

Carol is a four-year-old Terrier mix who was rescued through our friends at Mae-Day Rescue in Los Angeles. Mae Day’s founder scheduled a dog behavior training session with me to address Carrol’s fearfully reactive behavior around new men who visit the foster’s home or are... Read More

Positive Reinforcement Helps a Nervous Wheaton Terrier Stop Fearing Strangers

Murphy and Mya - Positive Reinforcement Helps a Nervous Wheaton Terrier Stop Fearing Strangers
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By: David Codr
Published Date: December 21, 2016

Murphy (left) is a two-year-old Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier who lives with Maya, a five-year-old Morkie. Their guardians set up a dog behavior training session with me to address Murphy’s rough play with Maya and her instigating things with him. Another issue was Murphy’s nervousness... Read More

Training a Pair of Dogs to Come While Adding Structure to Boost Their Confidence

Georgie and Hamilton - Training a Pair of Dogs to Come While Adding Structure to Boost Their Confidence
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By: David Codr
Published Date: December 7, 2016

Georgie (left) and Hamilton are a pair of a one-year-old Terrier mix litter-mates who live in Hidden Hills, California. Their guardian scheduled a dog behavior training appointment to address several issues, getting over excited, stop jumping up on people, not coming when called, pulling on... Read More