WednesdayMarch3/19/2014

Naming Your New Dog or Puppy

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got my puppy i don’t want confused him, by naming him Dylan (brother) or

Darryl (Father).● Since I am a dog trainer i should say “stay,” “focus” or “come” and the other cues.● By finding a shorter name for my puppy to not confusing him with my father or brother

names.

Choosing the Right Type of Dog for You and Your Family (Part 1)

3 Things that I learned from this article● By owning a dog or puppy can get people exciting because they make good

companions.● You have to look for a certain breed, size and age for the puppy or dog.● You will need (collars, leashes, toys, bedding, and crates), and knowing how many

grooming that a dog will need.

Choosing the Right Type of Dog for You and Your Family (Part 2)

3 Things that I learned from this article● This guideline helped me learn about the size, breed, age, coat type, and energy level.● This also help me to find a puppy from a shelter.● I learn by listening to these is always have your puppy with you at all times.

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March3/20/2014

Double Trouble or Double the Pleasure?

3 Things that I learned from this article● If I got two puppies it can get a little bit confusing if you work with dogs on the dog

training classes.● The puppies have a bond because puppies are individuals and each needs a good

upbringing.● By raising two pups is considerably more than just one. The puppy can learn their

names faster if you use their names each time you interact with them.

Capture the Behavior – The “Down” Cue

3 Things that I learned from this article● This article is teaching my to do the “down” cue with dog by food-lure the dog to the

down.● Dogs owners will agree that a calm, obedient dog lying quietly next to them as they

watch TV, read a book, or have dinner with the family is far preferable than an in-your-face dog who just won’t relax.

● ABC can deems this the “opportunistic” or “natural” down and by Capturing the behavior involves praising and treating the dog whenever you observe her lying in the down position.

Maintaining your Dog’s Obedience Cues

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I adopted my puppy I will practice the training cues daily what I learned from my

dog training classes.● I am going to have a special bond with my puppy by praised, treated, and/or petted

whenever he does the right thing.● When I get him I am going to work with him all of the cues like (sit, sit-stay, down, down-

stay, come, and heel cues) from my dog training classes.

“No Begging!” How to keep your pooch from pawing at your plate

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3 Things that I learned from this article● When I get my puppy soon I am going to fed him first before my family and I eat so he

won’t beg.● The dog will know that begging is an annoying behavior that is easily manifested, and it

can get difficult to get rid of.● It won’t help me and my family if my puppy is begging while we eat our dinner in the

diner room or the living room.

The Greeting Spot

3 Things that I learned from this article● This article teaches you about the “greeting spot” for the greeting spot is the area that

you prefer your dog to be within when any doors in the house are opened.● In the greeting spot you can tether the dog either on the would be a doorknob or a heavy

table leg. In this way, the dog will not have the option to leave the area.● When I get my puppy i should do the cues like (sit, down, and stay), so the dog won’t

bolt outside to the curb.

FridayMarch3/21/2014

Get Your Dog To Respond To Cues

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I get my puppy i am going to work on the “leave-it” cue and also “Sit,” a closed fist

moving upward works well. To communicate “Down,” try an open hand moving downward. Use both arms with open hands moving toward your chest to instruct your dog to “Come.”

● I am going to work on the “focus” cue as well.● My bond with my puppy when i take him with me to bike to bay on May 17th, 2014. And

to Remember to be patient and loving with your dog, especially when teaching him new tricks.

The “Leave It’ Cue

3 Things that I learned from this article

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● About this article is about a dog the leave-it cue.● Once your dog knows “Take It” cue then I can begin to introduce “Leave It” cue to my

puppy when I get it.● As an ABC Certified dog trainer can tell you that the “Leave It” cue may even prevent

your pet from harm.

MondayMarch3/24/2014

Bad Dog! Why Scolding is a Harmful Punishment

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got a puppy i will not yell at him. ● Yelling won’t help my puppy if goes something wrong because i will be with him all of the

time.● When i got my puppy I will ask him for a sit stay and reward him for this calm behavior.

After repeating this action for a few weeks, your pooch should start offering you an acceptable sit and stay rather than the old unwanted behavior of jumping.

How to Successfully Photograph Your Pets

3 Things that I learned from this article● When i got a puppy i am going to put a bandana on him but not with a halloween

costume.● When i got a puppy i am going to put a bandana on him and also take a picture of him to

show my friends.● The most importantly, be patient. With practice, patience, and plenty of love, your dog

will soon come to understand and even enjoy a photo shoot every now and then.

Treat your Chewing Problems with Bitter Apple Spray

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got my puppy he will probably chew and puppy chewing, though cute at first, can

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turn into a very expensive and destructive habit.● As a dog trainer, i can help my puppy to not chew on different things.● Buying a Apple Bitter Spray, a bitter-tasting spray used to deter inappropriate chewing. I

can find this and other great dog training products at your local pet supply store.

Preventing Inappropriate Digging

3 Things that I learned from this article● My puppy and I will work on all of the obedience cues.● I am not just a dog trainer, I am my puppy’s best friend too when i get him.● ABC Certified Dog Trainer program for preventing your dog from continuing to dig. I can

note that these tips are based on the dog already having dug holes around the yard.

Begging for Food

3 Things that I learned from this article● Hopefully, my puppy when i get him won’t beg for food, if he does deg for food I will feed

him first before my family and I start eating our dinner at the diner room or living room.● When my puppy start begging for food I will need to be put outside or in another room, or

you can try putting her on a leash. Loop the handle of the leash under the leg of the couch or coffee table or wedge it in a doorway while you eat.

● For it teaches her that dinner time for the family is dinner time for her or him, too. And begging doesn’t help the dog to do because after he finishes his dinner before his owners do.

Jumping

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got a puppy he will probably jump. For jumping is a natural greeting and

attention-grabber for dogs; however, especially with large dogs, it is not the most desirable behavior.

● For me and my guests can usually get knocked over.● As an ABC Certified Dog Trainer; for example, exercise your dog’s “sit” behavior when

greeting him or her.

Housebreaking

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got a puppy I will teach it to be potty trained so he won’t go to the bathroom

inside the house.

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● For housebreaking is one of the most common concerns of dog owners.● In your careful and persistent training will soon provide you with a well-behaved puppy

who knows to go outside to eliminate, so keep up the good work!

Is your Dog Digging Because He Is Too Hot?

3 Things that I learned from this article● When it gets too hot, Hyperthermia is a danger that can be severely harmful for my

puppy when i got him. Hyperthermia is a kind of a disease in puppies that are harmful.● For a dog in the middle of this task typically will not stop digging unless something else

is done to cool her off. Digging is a way a puppy gets when he or she is bored.● For there are certain breeds of dogs, long-haired breeds especially, that will suffer from

the heat the most. All dogs need a place to be cool during the heat of the day. Most long-haired breeds can suffer from the heat ways most than other dogs.

How to Cease Your Dog’s Destructive Chewing

3 Things that I learned from this article● A nature, dogs are very playful creatures, which is what we, as humans, love about

them. And Yet sometimes, our pals develop annoying, and sometimes destructive habits that drive us absolutely crazy.

● For exercising him frequently, and setting aside a good amount of play time, your dog will be perfectly content with gnawing on his rawhide while you take care of your own business, and absolutely thrilled each time you take him for a walk, or play a game of fetch. Fetch can get a puppy or dog exercising because it is for play time.

● In with a little hard work, you and your best friend will be on the path to a healthier and happier relationship.

Dogs & Noise Fear

3 Things that I learned from this article● For the Canine noise fear is a somewhat common occurrence among dogs. These fears

can soon become phobias, which are defined as “persistent, excessive, and irrational fear responses”.

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● The noise fear can manifest in canines and cause the dog to show outward signs of fearful behavior including anxiety, attempts to escape, skittishness, panting, whining, howling, etc.

● For this is best way to work with your pet as a dog trainer and help them permanently cure their fears instead of just temporarily treating it!

Curing Dog Carsickness

3 Things that I learned from this article● For each ever avoid a long road trip because you or someone you know is worried about

experiencing car sickness? Despite common belief, human are not the only ones that suffer from this condition. Dogs can actually suffer from carsickness as well.

● Dogs can get sick on car rides for many reasons including but not limited to fast motion, anxiety, too much visual stimulation, etc.

● It can take some time to cure a dog's carsickness, but it will be worth it when you have a new drive time buddy!

TuesdayMarch3/25/2014

Cabin Fever (aka Extended Indoor Boredom)

3 Things that I learned from this article● This article is talking about Stuck Inside With Your Dog?, Dogs need exercise and

mental stimulation, Breed Specific Games, Games For Dogs In The Herding Group, Games For Dogs In The Hound Group and What Motivates Your Dog?

● For Labradors were bred to retrieve small game and objects and different variations of fetch or hide and seek are the most beneficial for this breed.

● For the Herding group dogs, such as the Australian Shepherd, were specifically bred to herd livestock.

How To Teach A Dog Manners

3 Things that I learned from this article● For the holidays can be a very busy time in many households, It is very important to

teach your dog how to behave in your home at any time, but especially when people will be ringing doorbells, and opening and closing doors and we want to make sure that the holidays are a safe and enjoyable time for you and your pets. Holidays can help you

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work with your dog to get use to people ring the doorbells and open and close the doors.● For just as with any other treatment plan, consistency is very important. Dogs are pack

animals and are looking for a leader. You want to make sure you are consistent when teaching any behavior. The owner has be the leader because he is the one working and training the dog to follow the pack or the household.

● For By following these few easy tips, you and your family should have an enjoyable and memorable holiday season. When my family and I have a holiday season like thanksgiving or christmas i am going to train my dog to enjoy the holiday.

When Your Dog is Not Treat Motivated

3 Things that I learned from this article● When I got a puppy what happens when my puppy doesn’t care about treats when I do

the cues.● This article is talking about Positive-reinforcement-based Training, Dangers with Using

Compulsion Methods, Distance Yourself from Nearby Distractions, Use Treats They Really Like, and Getting Professional Help.

● For by following these tips you are setting your dog up for success which will create positive training sessions—with or without treats. And happy training!

Work Out Together

3 Things that I learned this article● When I got my puppy I am going to help him so he can get more exercise even when he

is grow up.● For each suggestions are Walking or running, Hiking, Mountain biking, Rollerblading,

Dog park, Interactive fetch and Hide-and-seek.● For both you and your dog companion will benefit from brisk activities like these. May

you and your dog have many enjoyable, healthy outings together!

Canine Vehicle Safety Systems

3 Things that I learned from this article● The studies can show that seatbelts save lives – according to the NHTSA (National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration), 64 of people killed in car accidents were not wearing a seatbelt.

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● My parents and I when we got a puppy we are going to bring my puppy to a store to buy all the stuff that I would need.

● While applying the harness may prove tedious at first, it can make a world of difference in the event of an accident.

Just Say No to Table Scraps – Human Foods that are Poisonous to Dogs

3 Things that I learned from this article● Hopefully, when I get my puppy with my parents he won’t beg for food when we eat

dinner.● By According to the Humane Society of the United States, the following foods are

harmful and even potentially deadly to canines, so should never be used by an animal trainer or owner.

● For Moldy, spoiled foods, such as those found in garbage, are another source of toxins that can cause illness in a dog or puppy.

MarchMonday3/31/2014

Swimming with your Best Friend… Safely!

3 Things that I learned from this article● When i got my puppy ask if he wants to go swimming with me but i won’t force him to go

swimming if he does not want to go.● I will not throw your dog in the water – introduce him/her to swimming slowly without

encouraging a negative reaction.● I am going to have a ton of summer fun with your dog when i got him.

Caring for your Dog while on Vacation

3 Things that I learned from this article● This article talks about summer vacation while someone watches your dog. And summer

time is a popular season for getting away on vacation, and many airlines and hotels will not allow owners to bring their dogs along for the trip, especially those of larger breeds.

● For here are a couple of reliable options for leaving your pet behind and keeping him or her happy and comfortable until you return. You might even receive dog training as an

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added bonus! Is boarding kennels and pet sitters.● For ABC wishes you and your pets a happy summer!

How to Protect your Pooch in the Cold

3 Things that I learned from this article● For the cold weather affects pets as well as humans and some pets are better suited for

cold weather than others.● For you can find these at different pet stores in your area, you can even make one

yourself out of an old sweatshirt or any other clothing.● ABC wants to wish you and your pets a happy winter!

Pets and Fire Safety

3 Things that I learned from this article● This article teaches me about pets and fire safety for Accidents, Turn Off Appliances,

Escape Plan, Smoke Alarm Training and Pet Alert Signs.● What i learned about escape plan is that to creating escape routes for the two-legged

members of your family, you should also be sure to take precautions for the four-legged ones.

● By using these tips to ensure that your dog will be taken care of in case of a fire-related emergency.

How to keep your hound happy in hot weather

3 Things that I learned from this article● For in the summer season is an enjoyable time for all, but can be dangerous for dogs if

the necessary precautions are not taken when the weather heats up.● In Proper grooming is a necessity for the comfort of your hound when dealing with the

summer heat.● In all of these tips will keep your hound happy & safe during the summer season and for

more information on how to keep him healthy in the heat, consult your local veterinarian.

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How to Prepare Your Pooch for a Vet Visit

3 Things that I learned from this article● In an inevitable part of a good pet owner’s duties when caring for their dog, is to maintain

their health.● For all that your pal knows is that a visit to the vet means that he will be poked, prodded,

and pricked in uncomfortable places for no good reason! And not to mention, he is in a cold, strange place filled with unusual noises, bad smells, and unfamiliar people.

● With the preparation, tact, and understanding, your pal will be on the path to a better attitude towards the veterinarian.

AprilTuesday4/1/2014

Dangers in the Back yard

3 Things that I learned from this article● For in dog training you learn about the dangers your dog might face when on a walk and

it is important to know how to hold onto your leash properly, approach corners cautiously and always keep an eye out for other dogs.

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● For there are certain maintenance obligations and safety precautions that you must follow before you can allow your pooch to run free behind the house.

● There are four ways that can help me for the dangers in the back yard are Yard Management, Toy Breeds, Toxins and Climate.

Dog Park Basics

3 Things that I learned from this article● What I learned about this article is that dog parks are excellent places to socialize and

exercise your dog when i get him.● There are four ways that can help me with dog park basics are Before You Go,

Understanding Canine Body Language, To the Dog Park and Leaving the Dog Park● By remembering, dog parks can be a wonderful experience for you and your dog, but

accidents and fights do happen.

AprilWednesday4/2/2014

Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill

3 Things that I learned from this article● For one of the major causes of canine behavior problems is lack of exercise and dogs

are born to run, jump, chase and bite.

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● There are three ways to train your dog to run on a treadmill are Dog & Treadmill Introduction, Treadmill Desensitizing Your Dog and Start Your Dog Slow.

● For you should never leave your dog unattended or tie her leash to the treadmill.

Springtime Travel

3 Things that I learned from this article● For springtime is just around the corner and now is the time to start planning your spring

and summer vacations.● In a change of scenery from time to time is always good for you and is good for your dog

as well.● For when planning your trip with your pup, there are a few things that will help you make

the trip a positive experience for everyone.

AprilThursday4/3/2014

Flying the Skies with Your Pet

3 Things that I learned from this article● For many people consider their pets as part of the family; therefore it should be no

surprise that they want to tote their furry friends with them on vacation.● For millions of animals accompany their guardians for travel within the U.S. and abroad

every year and vacations are being designed with animals in mind.● Hopefully, when i got my puppy I think my family and I are going to go to vacation on the

plane or still at home for vacation.

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Kong! The King of Toys

3 Things that I learned from this article● For the kong is one of today's most recognizable dog training toys on the market.● For it is also is a helpful dog training tool, especially for housebreaking and inappropriate

chewing. ● For kongs are available in two different natural rubber formulas to meet a dog’s chewing

needs. The Red Kong is made for average chewers and comes in variety of sizes (S, M, L, and XL).

Food Treats

3 Things that I learned from this article● As a professional dog trainer, depending on him or her style, commonly uses food treats

during dog training to encourage him or her canine students.● For using dog training treats during the learning phase of a new behavior will usually

dramatically increase your chances of success.● At any time, the dog becomes confused or frustrated, you can always re-introduce a

favorite treat to reignite the dog’s interest in the dog training session.

AprilSunday4/6/2014

The Long Line

3 Things that I learned from this article● For a long line is essentially a 10- to 50-foot leash or length of material with a loop

handle on one end and a snap or clip that attaches to a dog’s collar on the other––much like a normal leash, but longer.

● For it also has many other uses, including safely working on the “come” cue at a park.● To make sure to follow all of the trainer’s instructions, especially for desensitizing your

dog to the long line.

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Rope Toys

3 Things that I learned from this article1. For rope toys are tightly-knotted cotton ropes that are available in many different sizes,

shapes, and lengths. Rope toys can be tightly-knotted because so you and your dog can play tug-a-war and you should let the dog win.

2. There are four ways for Pros are:○ Most rope toys are soft and flexible, which is attractive to many dogs.○ Rope toys can be used for various interactive games, during dog training as a

reward, or as a supervised chew toy.○ They may be soaked in cool water for teething puppies, although you should

never leave the puppy unsupervised while he chews on a rope toy. ○ Consult your animal trainer to determine which toys are safe for puppies. These

toys are easy to transport, so you can take them wherever you take your dog. ○ You never know when the perfect training opportunity will arise.

3. There are four ways for Cons are:○ Rope toys are not for aggressive chewers that may shred the rope toy into pieces

and/or swallow strands or chunks of the toy. ○ Dogs may never be left unsupervised with any rope toy. ○ Because they are soft and flexible, some dogs may mistake them for clothing or

other inappropriate fabric objects. This could stimulate problem chewing, which is a behavioral issue that may need to be handled by a professional dog trainer.

Squeaky Toys

3 Things that I learned from this article● For any dog trainer, or even just an experienced dog owner, will tell you that one of the

most popular and attention-grabbing types of squeaky toys are the brightly colored, latex toys that have a high-pitched “squeaky” sound. Squeaky toys is a reward to the dog whenever he does something right when he trains.

● There are three ways for Pros are: Squeaky toys can be easily washable.○ Most are easily washable and dogs love the high-pitched sound. ○ They can be used during dog training sessions for a dog who finds toys

rewarding. ○ They are small and easy to transport, so you can take them wherever you take

your dog.● There are two ways for Cros are:

○ These are not to be used as chew toys because they tear easily and parts of the toy (including the squeaker) can be swallowed, causing intestinal damage and blockages. Never leave a dog unattended with a squeaky toy.

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○ Unlike other rubber toys, squeaky toys are not the best toys to use as chewing deterrents because of their imminent danger. Ask your animal trainer for suggestions regarding suitable chew toys.

Crates

3 Things that I learned from this article● For crates are an excellent dog training tool that allows dog owners to “crate” or confine

their dogs for short periods of time. Crates is use for not punishment but it can be use for sleeping.

● For this can serve multiple purposes because dogs, being derived from wolves and thus being den animals, can quickly learn to love their makeshift caves. Crates can serve multiple purposes for dogs like when my family and I leave to go to the restaurant or go to a dog park.

● For here we will discuss one variation of the dog crate – the airline or travel crate. Dog crate is for airline or travel crate like when you can go to the airplane or in the car.

AprilMonday4/7/2014

Chew Toys

3 Things that I learned from this article1. For dog owners will often be challenged when it comes to solving their dogs' chewing

habits. Chew toys can help the challenged for dog owners dogs’ chewing habits.2. There are three ways for Pros are: Dogs love the intense flavor and aroma of most

rawhides, Compressed rawhide is more durable and long-lasting than shredded compressed rawhide and Any type of chew that is safe and that the dog enjoys is a good

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redirector from chewing other household items, so they can be an asset to his animal training.

3. There are four ways for Cons are: An aggressive chewer may swallow large pieces or consume an entire rawhide quickly, which could cause an intestinal blockage, They can also potentially pierce the lining of the intestines or other organs, causing major medical problems, Some dogs, especially aggressive chewers, may suffer from broken teeth or slab fractures of molars from chewing compressed rawhides, so always supervise any dog with any type of chew. If you are unsure as to whether your dog is chewing too aggressively, consult your animal trainer, Some added flavorings (visible or not) may stain carpets, fabrics, and some porous floorings, which in turn can stimulate chewing on these items, making them an unfavorable dog training tool and Chemical preservatives found in various types of inferior rawhide may be dangerous to your dog.

Head Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes, Oh my!

3 Things that I learned from this article● There are six ways for the Dog Collar & Leash Selection Guide are: The Stubborn

"Tugger", Tips For Safe Head Collar Usage, Smaller Breed Tip - Harnesses, Leash Tips, Leash Lengths and Leash Material.

● For leashes are more a matter of personal preference than a breed-specific tool and you'll encounter different lengths, styles, and materials. Leashes is a personal preference for breed-specific tool because it has different lengths, styles and materials. Leashes are better to train a dog.

● For retractable leashes are nice for owners who prefer to choose and control the distance of their dog at will. Retractable leashes are good for dog owners like me because it helps to control the distance for dogs at will when I get a puppy with my parents i am going to buy both a nylon leash and a retractable leash.

Thundershirt

3 Things that I learned from this article

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● For the thundershirt is a new product on the market for dog trainers and pet owners.● When my family and I got our puppy I think I might or might not put on a Thundershirt

properly in the car.● For throughout your animal career you will encounter many products that are new to the

market.

The Kong Wobbler – The Perfect Solution for a Restless Pooch!

3 Things that I learned from this article● For the Kong Wobbler is a toy and dog training tool that can be used to entertain an

energetic dog, or simply alleviate the stress of dealing with a fast eater. A Kong Wobbler is a toy and a dog training tool to entertain an energetic dog. Kong Wobbler is a alleviate to a stress of dealing with a fast eating dog.

● For this new toy is also great for entertaining your dog while you are gone and you can leave the toy for him while you are at the store or even at work. As a new toy the Kong Wobbler is a great for entertaining your dog while you are gone at school and you can leave the toy for him either you are at the store or at work.

● For the Kong Wobbler can be purchased in almost any pet store, for more information on where to get a Wobbler for your pup consult your dog trainer. Kong Wobbler are purchased in any pet store or get information from your dog trainer.

Playing Fetch

3 Things that I learned from this article● By Playing fetch helps you build a good relationship with your dog and this simple game

lets your dog interact with you and expend energy in a constructive manner. A good relationship with your dog is to play fetch that helps you and expend energy for a constructive manner.

● For dogs that do not get enough exercise and/or dog training can often be hyperactive and engage in destructive behavior. Dogs need a lot of exercise that they can be hyperactive and engage in a destructive behavior in the house.

● For playing “fetch” is easy and is a fun way to exercise your dog and those who train dogs know that “A tired dog is a good dog.” Playing fetch is fun and easy to exercise your dog, owners knows that the phase says “A tired dog is a good dog” that means that when you are done training your dog you can play fetch.

AprilTuesday4/8/2014

“Give your Paw” or “Shake”

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3 Things that I learned from this article● By teaching your dog to give you her paw or to shake hands on command is a cute trick

that is both impressive and endearing to onlookers. If you want your dog to give your paw or shake hands you can lure the dog with a treat.

● For once this trick is mastered, there are variations that can be taught, including the “high five” and the “wave.” When you mastered give your paw or shake you can teach the dog to high five or wave.

● By repeating this process 15 to 20 times or until the dog is readily offering her paw. When the 15 to 20 times the dog is ready to offer his or her paw to you and you can say high five or wave.

How to Teach Your Dog “Speak!”

3 Things that I learned from this article● For “Speak” is a fun dog obedience exercise for you and your canine companion to

enjoy, one that will be both entertaining, and educational for your pooch. A fun dog obedience exercise for you and your canine companion to enjoy is speak because you both can talk to each other.

● By Learning how to bark on command may be a little bit tricky for your pal at first, but can be accomplished easily with dedication, repetition, and maintenance. Ask the dog to speak or bark on command can be a little bit tricky for the dog at first but it can be easy with maintenance, dedication and repetition.

● There are five steps to training your dog to speak: Get Excited, Reveal A Treat, Reward A Bark, Association and Repetition.

“Bang!” How to Teach your Dog to Play Dead

3 Things that I learned from this article● To want to learn a fun trick that will be not only entertaining to you and your pooch, but

also to others? When I get my puppy I want to learn a new and fun trick that is called

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play dead and I want it to be entertaining for me and my dog but also entertaining to my parents as well.

● By “Play dead” is an exciting training exercise that you or a dog trainer can teach your dog no matter what age he is. Play dead can be an exciting training exercise that I and my dog can learn.

● For Once your pooch can successfully complete the trick, he will be able to show off his talents to your friends and family. When my dog can successfully do the trick I am going to show my dog’s talents to my friends and family.

Tug of War – The Best Way to Spend a Rainy Day with Your Pooch!

3 Things that I learned from this article● For you have a day full of planned outdoor activities with your dog; whether it be hiking,

a trip to the dog park, or a game of fetch. and yet, as soon as you peek out of the blinds, you see stormy skies, heavy rainfall, or even snow, and your plans are ruined! When the weather puts a damper on your plans, it is definitely a disappointment for you, and even more so for your pal.

● There are four ways to help you play with dog tug of war are: A Day Planned With Your Dog Gets Rained On, Having Fun With Your Dog Indoors, Dog Training While Playing, Kong TUG Toy For Rainy Day Play and Make Room To Play.

● For the best way to entertain your dog when it’s cold outside is a game of Tug of War. and you may have heard that Tug of War is dangerous because it encourages aggression in dogs, but this is has been proven to be an untrue statement. When it gets cold outside of my house and I am going to play game of Tug of War with my dog, I am going to let him win and then I will bring him to Naomi’s house so he and shadow can play tug of war together.

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Jumping Over

3 Things that I learned from this article● For jumping is a natural, self-rewarding behavior for most dogs and the easiest way to

teach dogs when they cannot jump is to teach them when jumping is acceptable. A natural and self-rewarding behavior for most dogs is jumping because there can be a easiest way to teach my dog or other dogs not to jump is to step on the leash.

● For dogs that love to jump on people, other dogs, counters, and furniture will find jumping over fences very fun and rewarding, and with time and training, it will teach them when it is appropriate to jump and when it is not. Dogs love to jump on people as well as other dogs, counters and furniture. Jumping is really fun and rewarding for a dog.

● To teach a dog’s excitement for jumping can be harnessed into a structured game, which in turn can give him more exercise as well as bonding time with his owner and any opportunity to spend time with your best friend is valuable. Dogs can get excited by jumping when they see other dogs or people.

AprilWednesday4/9/2014

Puppy Ping-Pong!

3 Things that I learned from this article● For a great way to work on the come cue at home, is playing a game that is fun for the

whole family and the game is called Puppy Ping-Pong. The Puppy Ping-Pong is game that the whole family to play and a great way to work on the come cue at is playing a game with your dog.

● To make sure to only reward the puppy with one treat as he will be getting several from all of the family members playing the game. Playing a game is both rewarding to the puppy, his owner and his family members.

● For when working on the “come” cue it is very important to keep things very positive to ensure your puppy always wants to approach you. I am going to work on the come cue with my dog and shadow.

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How to Teach Your Dog to Put Away Their Toys

3 Things that I learned from this article● For this is a fun training exercise that mentally stimulates the dog, strengthens your bond

with him, and helps you keep the house clean. The fun training exercise for the dog is to put all of his toys and it can help strengthen the bond with you and your dog and it helps the house to keep clean.

● You can begin this exercise, your dog must know the “Take it” and “Drop it” training cues. Luckily, your dog can easily and quickly master these cues. The exercise that the dog must know is the take it and drop it cues when the dog is easily and quickly master both these cues he will know how to do it.

● There are three points about how to train your dog to put his toys away are: Teaching Your Dog The "Take It" Command, Teaching Your Dog The "Drop It" Command and Put It In The Basket Lesson.

Skateboarding With Your Dog

3 Things that I learned from this article● For a lot of people love exercising with their dogs and thanks to seeing skateboarding

dogs on TV, many owners might wonder if their dogs could learn to do the same. People and dogs love exercise and be using a skateboard that they watch on TV the dogs can learn to do the same by skateboarding.

● There are five steps of how to teach Your Dog To Skateboard are: LURE, REINFORCEMENT, CUE WORD, MOVEMENT and THE TRICKY PART.

● For with enough practice, and by making this a fun activity for your dog, he should be skating in no time. Enough practice and making this fun activity to teach your dog to skateboard he will learn how to in no time.

Train Your Dog To Bow Down & Crawl

3 Things that I learned from this article● By taking a Bow, which is also known as a Play Bow and you will see dogs exhibiting

this body posture naturally when playing with other dogs. Play Bow is a body posture when a dog is naturally want to play with other dogs.

● For if your dog is lying all the way down instead of just putting his front legs down, try this: Put your arm under his stomach while luring with your other hand.

● By teaching your dog to crawl is another fun trick and it is fairly simple to teach and to begin, kneel next to your dog while he is lying down. To practice on a soft surface such as grass or carpet. Crawl is a fun trick to try when I get my puppy and I am going to

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practice on a grass outside or a carpet inside.

Rewarding Alternative Behaviors

3 Things that I learned from this article● For If you’re attempting through dog training to eliminate an undesirable behavior,

remember to reward your dog with treats, praise, petting, etc. for engaging in any other behavior that is appropriate. Treats, praise and petting are rewards when your dog eliminate is an undesirable behavior.

● If you’re attempting to eliminate jumping up on your guests, reward your dog for sitting around guests, which is both incompatible with jumping and is a more desirable greeting. By eliminating jumping up on my quests, I am going to reward my dog by sitting around my quests for my birthday is both incompatible with jumping and also more desirable greeting.

● By using positive reinforcement to teach new behaviors, as well as stop undesirable habits, works best when owners use it consistently. A Positive reinforcement is to teach new behaviors to your dog as well as stop undesirable habits and work best when owners use consistently.

Fidos Daily To-Do List

3 Things that I learned from this article● For any professional dog trainer would advise that incorporating basic training exercises

such as sit, stay, down, and come into a dog’s and dog owner’s everyday routine will help establish and maintain the proper relationship between the dog and dog owner. Once my and my dog do the basic training exercises like sit, stay, down and come cues it will help us to have a proper relationship.

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● There are three examples of how owners can incorporate training into their everyday routine:

○ Have your dog sit and stay while you place his/her food bowl down. Once you say "okay," your dog can eat the food.

○ Have your dog lie down and stay at the doorway before saying "okay" to invite the dog inside.

○ Instead of going up to your dog and petting him/her, call him to you when he least expects it and then reward him with praise and/or a treat.

● For you don’t have to be a dog trainer to create a positive relationship of understanding between you and your canine companion. Positive relationship is a understanding for you and your canine companion.

AprilThursday4/10/2014

Oops... Try Again!

3 Things that I learned from this article● By during initial sessions with your dog trainer , it is important to let your dog know when

he has done the right thing or the wrong thing when first teaching a new behavior. The important is to let your dog to know is when he has done the right thing or the wrong thing until teaching a new behavior to him.

● For offering the dog a favorite treat or toy when he does the right thing will teach him to repeat the desired behavior when asked. By offering a dog’s favorite treat or toy is when he does the right thing by teaching him to repeat the desire behavior when you ask him.

● For this type of dog obedience training technique is common among today’s positive-motivational trainers. The Positive-motivational trainers are dog obedience training technique can be common.

Behavior Tip - What Motivates your Dog?

3 Things that I learned from this article● For in dog training, behavior drives can be defined as the instincts that contribute to

making a dog act and react the way that he does and almost everything a dog does (e.g. digging or chasing) can be attributed to a specific behavior drive. Drives are usually

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genetic and are consistent within a breed or breed group.● For one example of a behavior drive is prey drive and examples of prey drive can be a

dog’s willingness to chase and catch an object or to play tug-of-war. Prey drive can be examples of chase or catch an object that the owner throws or by playing tug-of-way.

● By preventing potential problems due to certain behavior drives is a good reason to understand your dog’s breed’s tendencies and while other factors (like environment and past history) will also influence your dog’s behavior, the more you understand about your dog the better off you will be as a dog owner in providing for his needs. A dog’s behavior drives is a good reason to understand the dog’s breed tendencies and other factors.

Timing is Everything

3 Things that I learned from this article● For when working on dog training with your pooch, timing is extremely important and this

means that every time you ask your dog to do something, you only have an instant to let the dog know he has done the right or the wrong thing. For timing is an extremely important to know this means that every time you ask your dog or puppy to do something it means that the dog knows that he has done the right or the wrong thing.

● If your dog does the wrong thing, let him know by either ignoring him or refusing to give him the treat he is yearning for and professionals refer to this as “negative punishment.” The dog does the wrong thing let him know either by ignoring him or give him the treat until he is yearning.

● By providing instant feedback to your dog about his performance during exercises will establish clear lines of communication and this will result in effective and happy animal training lessons.

Time for a Walk: Time for Socialization

3 Things that I learned from this article● By socializing your dog is a crucial aspect of dog training and ownership, perhaps even

more so than teaching basic obedience cues and by socializing your dog properly, you are teaching her that the people (such as her dog trainer, groomer, and veterinarian), animals, and objects she encounters on a daily basis do not pose a threat; in fact, these things can even be fun. Basic Obedience Cues and socializing your dog properly even

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when you are teaching him or her that do not pose a threat and these things can be fun for you and your dog.

● For a great time for socialization is during your daily walks before leaving your home, grab several dog training treats and store them away in a treat pouch or pocket and When a stranger approaches, show off your training skills by having your dog sit next to you. You should do your training skills to have your dog sit next to you when a stranger approaches.

● For by incorporating obedience cues with proper socialization, your dog will grow up to be a well-mannered member of the family, with friends all throughout your neighborhood. Proper socialization is one of the obedience cues because when your dog is grow up to be a well-mannered member of your family with friends that visit all throughout your neighborhood.

Leadership Exercises

3 Things that I learned from this article● For any professional dog trainer will tell you that it is severely stressful for most dogs to

be without a leader or role model and because of this, it is your job as a responsible dog owner to become a kind and benevolent leader for your dog. A professional dog trainer can tell you that severely stressful for most dogs to have no leader or role model because it is the owners job to be a responsible dog owner to become a kind and benevolent leader to the dog.

● For leadership can be established through patient and persistent dog training, not only by a professional, but also by the dog owner (because the dog owner is the person who will ultimately be in the leadership role). Leadership is an established through the patient and persistent dog training and not only by a professional and also by the dog owner.

● For when walking through doorways, always walk out the door ahead of your dog and this lets your dog know you are the leader. Every time you pass through a door together, ask the dog to “sit” and “stay” at the doorway. The dog will follow you when you walk out of the door because the dog knows that you are the leader and you must ask him to “sit” and “stay” near the doorway.

How to Properly Socialize your Puppy

3 Things that I learned from this article● For like any animal trainer will tell you, an obedient dog is a happy and confident dog.

and obedience training is a vital aspect of raising a new puppy, as puppies develop most of their knowledge and perceptions of the world around them in the early months of life. Obedience training can be a vital aspect of raising a new puppy and puppies develop

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most of their knowledge and perceptions of the world around them in the early months of their life.

● There are four ways how by having a happy puppy are: Social Skills Can Only Be Learned Through Socializing, Expose Your Puppy To New Things, Show Him The World and Meeting Other Dogs.

● For with all of those methods, you can easily teach your pooch to become the social butterfly that everyone will love and adore. The owner can easily teach your pooch to become more social butterfly that everyone can love and adore.

Canine Communication - Ever Wonder What They’re Shouting About?

3 Things that I learned from this article● When do you ever wonder what is going on with your dog when you hear him bark, howl,

growl, or whine?● For here are some tips that help recognize what your dog is really trying to say: Dogs

Have Their Own Language, Why They Bark, Minimizing Barking, What's With The Howling?, Grrrr...Growling, Observe Whining Closely and Seek Help If You Need It.

● By vocalization problems with your dog can be stressful for everyone around you and knowing exactly why your dog is acting the way he is will help you be able to work out a treatment plan to fix the problem.

Introduction of Multiple Pets into the Same Household: Dog Vs. Dog

3 Things that I learned from this article● For many people tend to get more than one pet and whether it’s a dog, cat, bird, etc, it is

quite common to see a multi-species household and the trend to have a multi-pet household is sometimes linked to the pet owner(s) who feel like their pet needs a companion.

● For in dog training, you go through a list of different body postures, how each one plays into the other and what they each mean and make sure to keep an eye out for stress indicators, such as defensive or aggressive body language.

● By always contact a professional animal behaviorist if the introductions don’t go smoothly and the longer the problem continues the harder it is to resolve.

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3 Things that I learned from this article● For socialization is an unending process and must start very early in a puppy’s life and

the puppy must have ongoing exposure to all of life’s experiences.● For there are 3 well defined critical periods in the development of a dog from puppy to

adult that need special attention in the work of socialization are: Stage 1 of Puppy Development and Stage 2 & 3 of Development.

● For the owner needs to expose a new puppy to as many sounds, sights, smells, people, animals and locations as possible, beginning as soon as the puppy arrives in his new home.

AprilMonday4/21/2014

Aggression In Dogs - Avoiding Dog Bites

3 Things that I learned from this article● For at ABC, we receive numerous requests for information on how to address

aggression in dogs.● For you should not approach and attempt to work with an aggressive dog unless you are

working with a skilled dog trainer or behavioral specialist.● For friendly vocalizations include a high-pitched “puppy” bark for some dogs just bark

excitedly and play bowing is also a sign of a friendly dog.

Canine Conflict - Socialization3 Things that I learned from this video

● What I learn about this video that talks a dog or puppy have a canine conflict. Canine conflict is a way that dogs do when they want to play or fight.

● For dogs should never be encouraged to threaten, torment or intimidate other dogs. Dogs should not be encouraged to threaten, torment or intimidate other dogs and their owners should separate them if they are threaten, torment or intimidate.

● There are three ways to learn to the recognize signs of threat, submission and fearfulness. The three ways that dog owners should need to know to recognize signs of threat, submission and fearfulness in their dogs.

How Dogs Communicate3 Things that I learned from this video

● There are four ways to know how a dog communicate of paying attention to all parts of a dog’s body, watching for sudden or subtle changes in behavior, being aware of what is

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going on around you and noticing the context in which the behavior occurs.● When my parents and I finally got a puppy at a animal shelter i am going to notice all of

the dogs body posture.● I am going to of how the dogs communicate when my parents and I find my little sheltie

puppy.

Observing Eyes and Gaze3 Things that I learned from this video

● There are three ways to know how focus of his gaze direct stare, avoidance of eye contact and scanning the environment.

● There are two ways to know how the pupils looks like constricted or dilated.● There are two ways to know about how the eyes are wide open, narrowed or relaxed.

Observing Mouth3 Things that I learned from this video

● This video teaches me about a dogs observing mouth when he is barking or just relaxing.

● There are six ways if how to observing mouth of the dog are panting, yawning, baring teeth, submissive grin, lip-licking and “happy face”.

● For the “happy face” is when the dog is panting but he is happy.

Observing Tail Carriage3 Things that I learned from this video

● This video teaches me about the tail carriage for dog.● There are six ways for how to observing tail carriage are: Is it carried low or high?, How

does it change?, Is the hair fluffed up?, Is the tail still or wagging?, Is it wagging fast or slow? and How does the rest of the dog look?

● When we got a puppy i am going to check the dog’s tail carriage if he is wagging fast or slow.

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AprilTuesday4/22/2014

Clicker Training Solo3 Things that I learned from this video

● This video teaches me to use a clicker when i am working with a dog training solo.● You would need to get both the clicker and the treats out when doing this training.● When i get a puppy I am going to bring him to a park or my house where it is quiet and

practice the clicker.

Head Collars Solo3 Things that I learned from this video

● This video teaches me about head collars so the leash wouldn’t hurt the dog while he goes for a walk.

● There are three different types of head collars are: Control Ease, Halti and Gentle Leader.

● If I am having trouble going the head collar to put it on my dog’s head when i got him with my mom and dad.

Characteristics of a Behaviorally Healthy Dog3 Things that I learned from this video

● For this video teaches me about behaviorally healthy dogs when you leave at home or in the yard.

● When my parents and I find a puppy I am going to see how its behaviorally healthy in the shelter.

● By looking at the dogs on the shelter I will still the characteristics of all of the dogs behavior.

Body Postures Interpretations and Observations3 Things that I learned from this video

● With this video it is teaching me to work at observation of behavior: by describe what you see and interpretations are not always accurate.

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● The dog can get fearfully or get threatened if a person is looking straight in the eyes.● The dog thinks when you look at him directing in the eyes he will think it as a threatening

gestures.

AprilWednesday4/23/2014

Canine Conflict - Dog Fight3 Things that I learned from this video

● For there are three ways for try making a loud, startling noise is Piercing Whistle, Banging Metal Objects Together and Airhorn.

● For the things that you don’t want not to do is Never let dogs fight it out, Never use hands or body to break up a fight, Be careful about punishing dogs that are fighting or threatening, Never encourage or allow dogs to threaten other dogs, Don’t allow a dog to be cornered or trapped by other dogs and Never force unfamiliar dogs to be together.

● Hopefully, when my parents and I find a puppy this saturday I am going to going to correct him if he does anything wrong.

AprilThursday4/24/2014

Canine Conflict - Stress Indicators3 Things that I learned from this video

● There are two behaviors that go to stress indicators are: Situational Conflicts and Agonistic Behaviors.

● There are four ways for Agonistic Behaviors are: Avoidance, Appeasement (Submission), Treats and Aggression.

● There are two ways for Characteristics are: Predisposition and Sex.

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3 Things that I learned from this video● For Agonistic Behaviors is behaviors that dogs can show in social situations in which

they feel threatened or challenged they represent the choices dogs can make when responding to these challenges.

● There are four ways for general behavior interpretation are: Escape behaviors, Submissive or appeasement behaviors, Threats - offensive or defensive and Aggression - offensive or defensive.

● For Threatening behaviors are opposite of submissive behaviors and there are four ways to determine the threatening behaviors are: Not touching target, Teeth touching / no mark, Inhibited biting and Full bite / injury.

Interpreting Aggression3 Things that I learned from this video

● For threats may or may not escalate to aggression and aggression behaviors that result in harm to the opponent. Aggression are threats that a dog may or may not escalate and it is a behavior that can result in harm to the opponent.

● There are three ways for a dog to interpreting aggression is Torn clothing, Red mark and Bruise. A dog is to interpreting aggression are torn clothing, red mark and bruise.

● There are two ways for interpreting aggression is called the defensively threatening or defensively aggressive. Interpreting aggression has two important ways are defensively threatening or defensively aggressive for a dog and owner to understand.

Interpreting Displacement Behavior3 Things that I learned from this video

● There are two different ways to know about interpreting displacement behavior in a dog is conflict and stress.

● For the Displacement Activities is early warning signs that the dog is not relaxed and might become fearful or aggressive.

● When my parents and I go to find a border collie/shetland sheepdog mix i am going to see if he is both the stress and conflict.

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4/28/2014

Fidos Daily To-Do List3 Things that I learned from this article

● For any professional dog trainer would advise that incorporating basic training exercises such as sit, stay, down, and come into a dog’s and dog owner’s everyday routine will help establish and maintain the proper relationship between the dog and dog owner.

● There are three examples of how owners can incorporate training into their everyday routine: Have your dog sit and stay while you place his/her food bowl down. Once you say "okay," your dog can eat the food. Have your dog lie down and stay at the doorway before saying "okay" to invite the dog inside. Instead of going up to your dog and petting him/her, call him to you when he least expects it and then reward him with praise and/or a treat.

● For every day is a chance to improve your teaching skills and your dog’s level of obedience! and as every trainer knows, practice makes perfect.

Rewarding Alternative Behaviors3 Things that I learned from this article

● For if you’re attempting through dog training to eliminate an undesirable behavior, remember to reward your dog with treats, praise, petting, etc. for engaging in any other behavior that is appropriate.

● For your animal trainer will tell you that this concept is extremely important for all dogs, but that it is especially crucial for puppies under five months of age, which is when their personalities and habits are being formed.

● By using positive reinforcement to teach new behaviors, as well as stop undesirable habits, works best when owners use it consistently.

Breed Spotlight - St. Bernard3 Things that I learned from this article

● For St. Bernards never carried brandy barrels around their necks while rescuing avalanche victims in the Swiss Alps. Instead, they wore jackets that held food and water. A St. Bernards is a rescue dog that wear a jacket that held food and water.

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● The St. Bernard is a wonderful dog; a heroic rescuer on snowy mountains and an affectionate and tolerant family pet and protect your St. Bernard from health problems by providing a healthy diet, regular exercise and grooming. St. Bernard rescues people on snowy mountains and can be affectionate and a tolerant family pet.

● For St. Bernards prefer a cold environment and if you live in a warmer environment, make sure to provide plenty of shade and a small wading pool or misters whenever your St. Bernard is outside. St. Bernards can prefer a cold environment because they have a long coat.

Breed Spotlight - Doberman Pincher3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Doberman pincher, recognized by the American Kennel Club, (AKC) in the working group, is described as “Elegant in appearance, of proud and alert carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament.” Doberman pincher are in the working group and they can be recognized by the American Kennel Club or AKC.

● The Dobermans are extremely intelligent and fast-learners, making them well-suited for police, military and guard work and they have been used for hunting and tracking criminals, as well as search and rescue, therapy and guide dogs for the blind. Doberman pinschers is great guide dogs for the blind.

● For their desire to work alongside people, their ability to take direction well and their menacing figure is what makes them excellent police dogs. Doberman pincher can be a excellent police dogs.

Breed Spotlight - Maltese3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Maltese is a very petite dog typically weighing between 4 to 6 pounds and Although some of them may reach as much as 9 pounds, it is uncommon for them to exceed 7 pounds. Maltese are weigh between 4 to 6 pounds and some of them may reach as much as 9 pounds and it is uncommon for them to exceed 7 pounds.

● For positive reinforcement training works best with the Maltese. Use positive reinforcement training can work really best with the Maltese.

● For proper socialization while your dog is still a puppy will help to avoid behavior issues in the presence of other dogs as they become adults. Proper socialization can help to avoid behavior issues of your dog that is still a puppy.

Breed Spotlight: Chihuahua3 Things that I learned from this article

● For due to the Chihuahua’s size, they are often treated differently from other dog breeds (small dog syndrome), which can lead to several behavioral problems, such as guarding, snapping, or suspicion of strangers. Chihuahua’s can lead to several behavioral

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problems like guarding, snapping or suspicion of strangers.● For Chihuahuas can be very suspicious of new people or animals so it is important to

begin exposing them to everyday situations once they have the appropriate vaccinations. Chihuahua is very suspicious of new people and animals like other dogs because it is important to begin exposing them everyday situations for once they have the appropriate vaccinations.

● For long walks, play dates, and enrolling in a dog training or obedience class will help with socialization. Long walks, play dates and enrolling in a dog training or obedience class can help the Chihuahuas with socialization.

Breed Spotlight: Australian Shepherd3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Australian Shepherd is a medium sized dog, recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as part of the herding group. Australian Shepherd is a medium sized dog and be recognized by the American Kennel Club a.k.a AKC and is apart of the herding group.

● The Australian Shepherds are very alert and loyal family companions and their strong loyalty to their family or pack can cause suspicion of strangers or unacquainted animals. Australian Shepherds are a very alert but loyal family companions and they are strong loyalty to their family.

● For they can do very well on a farm or anywhere with land and plenty of space to run and this breed is perfect for the active pet owner!

Breed Spotlight: Havanese3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Havanese is a small sturdy dog with enormous charm and he is slightly longer than tall, with a long, untrimmed, double coat. Havanese as a long, untrimmed and a double coat.

● For he is friendly, responsive, alert, intelligent and a playful companion. The Havanese is a friendly, responsive, alert, intelligent and playful companion for owners.

● For the breeds’ non-shedding coat makes it suitable for allergy sufferers and regular

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grooming is necessary to keep the coat in top condition. You can groom them regularly because of their coat.

Breed Spotlight: Australian Cattle Dog3 Things that I learned from this article

● They are extremely intelligent, loyal, courageous and intense are just a few adjectives to describe the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD). The Australian Cattle Dog is an intelligent, loyal, courageous dog to its owner.

● For when Australian Cattle Dogs are born they are white for about 3 weeks. The Australian Cattle Dogs is born in about 3 weeks.

● For if you or your dog trainer can successfully handle a Cattle Dog they will respect you and be in your heart forever. If my parents and I get a dog I want it to be a Australian Cattle Dog.

Breed Spotlight - The Great Dane3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Great Dane, easily identifiable by their large size and distinguished characteristics, is one of the most graceful of the giant dog breeds. The Great Dane is one of the most graceful for the giant dog breeds.

● By teaching your Great Dane dog obedience is vital to the success and happiness of your dog and the relationship he has with his human companions. Happiness and relationship can help you have a great human and canine companionship.

● For the Great Dane is an average shedder and their smooth, short-haired coat requires minimal grooming and is easy to maintain if attended to with a daily brushing and dry shampoo when necessary. Great Danes coat is smooth and short-haired and needs minimal groom.

AprilTuesday4/29/2014

Breed Spotlight - French Bulldogs3 Things that I learned from this article

● The French Bulldog are active, intelligent, and an easy-care companion with a very curious and comical disposition. French Bulldogs are active, intelligent and easy-care companion but they can be also curious and comical disposition.

● For the French Bulldogs are well behaved and adaptable with a demonstrative nature

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and sweet disposition. French Bulldog can be well behaved and adaptable to the demonstrative nature and sweet disposition.

● For it is important to keep in mind, French Bulldogs are very sensitive to hot temperatures and should be closely monitored in extreme heat conditions, as they will run and play for hours if allowed. French Bulldogs really sensitive to the hot temperatures and should be closely monitored in extreme heat conditions outside.

Breed Spotlight - Lhasa Apso3 Things that I learned from this article

● By originating hundreds of years ago in the Himalayan Mountains in Tibet, the Lhasa Apso was considered a guardian breed who was kept to protect the inner household of royalty and the hallowed walls of Buddhist monasteries. Lhasa Apso were considered a guardian breed that was kept to protect the inner household of royalty, the hallowed walls of the buddhist monasteries.

● The Lhasa Apsos are known to be small hearty dogs that are friendly but can also be assertive and they are very intelligent and lively, as well as spirited and affectionate. Lhasa Apsos are a small hearty dogs that can be friendly and also very intelligent and lively not to mention spirited and affectionate.

● For The Lhasa Apso may not be the best breed choice for someone’s “first dog”, however the Lhasa is perfect for someone who is looking for a life long loyal pooch companion! Lhasa Apso is a perfect for someone if they are looking for a long loyal pooch companion.

Breed Spotlight – The American Pit Bull Terrier3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the American Pit Bull Terrier (commonly referred to as a “Pit Bull”), is a misunderstood dog with an unfair reputation and the name “Pit Bull” carries a certain stigma, as they have often been characterized as violent and aggressive dogs by the media. American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull is violent and aggressive dog for the media and is misunderstood.

● The Pit Bulls do have a tendency to be reactive towards other animals and this is due to the fact that they are Terriers by breed. Pit Bulls are a tendency reactive towards other animals that is due to the fact that they are terriers by breed.

● For there are English Staffordshire Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Pit Bulls

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and American Pit Bulls depending on who you may speaking to. American Pit Bulls are depending on who you may speaking to and there are different types of terriers: English Staffordshire Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Pit Bulls.

Breed Spotlight - Siberian Huskies3 Things that I learned from this article

● By Known widely for being an Alaskan sledding dog, Huskies are both energetic and loving canine companions that are perfect for a physically active owner. Huskies are both energetic and loving canine companions that are perfect for a physically active owner and also known widely as an alaskan sledding dog.

● For Huskies are beautiful, affectionate, and intelligent dogs, but it is important that a potential owner consider the responsibility of caring for them before adopting one. Siberian Huskies are beautiful, affectionate and intelligent dogs and their owners should have a lot of responsibility of caring for them before adopting one.

● For Siberian Huskies are working dogs by nature, so they need constant physical and mental stimulation, or they may become destructive out of boredom and so, if you are looking for a jogging buddy or a dog that just loves to play, and have the environment and time to train them, consider adopting a Siberian Husky. Siberian Huskies are work dogs by nature because they can become destructive out of boredom and also if you are looking for a jogging buddy or a dog that just love to play and have the environment and time to train them to consider adopting a siberian husky.

Breed Spotlight - The Labrador Retriever3 Things that I learned from this article

● By According to the AKC Registration Statistics, the Labrador Retriever continues to be the most popular breed in the United States and he is commonly and affectionately referred to as a “Lab”, and is known for his energy, loyalty, patience, and friendly disposition. Labrador Retriever are also known as a Lab and known for his energy, loyalty, patience and friendly disposition and is also the most popular breed in the United States and he is commonly and affectionately to his owner.

● The Labrador Retrievers have short coats that are stiff to the touch, and relatively easy to maintain and he sheds seasonally, so he should be groomed regularly with a stiff-bristled dog brush, and bathed periodically. Labrador Retrievers are touch and relatively easy to maintain and also sheds seasonally so he should be groomed regularly with a

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stiff-bristled brush and also bathed periodically.● For The Labrador Retriever is described as highly trainable, as both a family dog, and a

sporting dog and it is important to train him in his youth, as he will become incredibly strong in adulthood and is resistant to being obedient if his leader is not 100 in charge. Labrador Retriever are highly trainable and as both a family dog and also a sporting dog and to important to train him in his youth and he will become incredibly strong in adulthood and is resistant to being obedient if his leader is not 100 in charge.

AprilWednesday4/30/2014

Breed Spotlight - The Yorkshire Terrier3 Things that I learned from this article

● By according to the AKC Registration Statistics, the Yorkshire Terrier was the 2nd most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008. Yorkshire Terrier is a 2nd most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008.

● For the Yorkshire Terrier was named after the city of Yorkshire in England, where he originated and in the early years of the breed the Yorkie belonged to the Working Dog Group. The Yorkshire Terrier got its name after the city of Yorkshire in England and the yorkie belongs in the working dog group.

● For the Yorkshire Terrier is a favored companion and will continue to be for years to come. Yorkshire Terrier can be a favored companion and will continue to be for years to come for the owner.

Breed Spotlight - The German Shepherd Dog3 Things that I learned from this article

● By according to the AKC Registration Statistics, the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) was the 3rd most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008. German Shepherd Dog is the 3rd most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008.

● For the German Shepherd Dog is an energetic and fun loving companion and the GSD is one of the most well- known and beloved breeds. German Shepherd is a fun loving and energetic companion and one of the most well-known and beloved breeds.

● For the German Shepherd Dog has been a loveable family pet and working companion for many years and will be for many to come. The German Shepherd Dog is a loveable family pet and working companion for many years and will be for many to come.

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Breed Spotlight - The Golden Retriever3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Golden Retriever is self confident, friendly and energetic and this breed is ideal for working in search and rescue, as well as assistance work due to his eager to please attitude. Golden Retriever is a self confident, friendly and energetic and this breed is a ideal for working in search and rescue and also assistance work due to his eager to please attitude.

● For the Golden Retriever is a member of the Sporting Group, which means he may have a high distractibility, making some training exercises more difficult. As a member of the Sporting Group the Golden Retriever may have a high distractibility and making some training exercises can be more difficult.

● For if you are looking for a friendly companion with a fun-loving and energetic attitude, the Golden Retriever is the dog for you and the Golden Retriever is a great family dog suitable for most any living condition. Golden Retriever is a great family dog and suitable for most any living condition and also he is dog for you.

Breed Spotlight - The Beagle3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the Beagle belongs to the Hound Group, which means he will be easily distracted by his surroundings and your Beagle will benefit from regular dog obedience training. The Beagle is in the Hound Group and he will be easily distracted by his surroundings and can benefit from regular dog obedience training.

● For if you are looking for a friendly family companion, the Beagle is the dog for you and the Beagle requires daily exercise and minimal grooming. The Beagle is a good friendly family companion and needs daily exercise and minimal grooming all the time.

● For the Beagle has been a favored companion for hundreds of years and will continue to be for many more. Beagle is a favored companion for hundreds of years and continue to be for many more.

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Breed Spotlight - The Boxer3 Things that I learned from this article

● The Boxers seek affection from their owners, especially children, making them great family dogs and not only are they good companions but they also make great guard dogs because of their protective nature. Boxers seek affection from their owners and especially children and making them great family dogs and they make great guard dogs because of their protective nature.

● For the Boxer was developed in Germany for dog fighting and to run down large animals in hunting work in the early 19th century and the Boxer was imported to America after World War I. Boxers was developed in Germany for dog fighting and run down large animals in hunting and the boxer was imported to America after World War I.

● For the Boxer comes in two colors—fawn and brindle and according to the AKC, “The ideal Boxer is a medium-sized, square-built dog…” The male Boxer should be 23-25 inches at the withers, and the female Boxer should be 21 ½-23 ½ inches at the withers. For male Boxers should be 23-25 inches at the withers and female boxers should be 21 ½- 23 ½ inches at the withers and comes in two colors fawn and brindle and the ideal boxer is a medium-sized, square-built dog.

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Breed Spotlight - The Dachshund3 Things that I learned from this article

● By according to the AKC “Dog Registration Statistics,” the Dachshund was the 7th most popular breed in the United States in 2008. The most 7th popular breed in the United States in 2008 is a Dachshund.

● For the Dachshund comes in two sizes, standard which can weigh 16-32 lbs and miniature which is 11 lbs. or under. The Dachshund comes in two sizes and standard which can weigh 16-32 lbs and in miniature which is 11 lbs or under.

● For the Dachshund also comes in three different coat varieties and the coat types are smooth, long-haired, and wire-haired. Dachshund comes in three different coat varieties

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are smooth, long-haired and wire-haired.

Breed Spotlight - The Bulldog3 Things that I learned from this article

● By according to the AKC "Dog Registration Statistics," The Bulldog was the 8th most popular breed of 2008 in the United States and the Bulldogs have a gentle and loveable disposition. Bulldogs are the 8th most popular breed of 2008 in the United States and are gentle and loveable disposition.

● For the Bulldog can be white, red, fawn, fallow, brindle or piebald in color and the perfect Bulldog should be medium in stature with a smooth coat. The Bulldogs different colors can be white, red, fawn, fallow and brindle or piebald and the perfect Bulldog should be medium in stature with a smooth coat.

● For the Bulldog is the perfect dog for you if you desire a dog who is an affectionate companion or if you live in an apartment and require a dog with minimal exercise requirements and good manners. Bulldogs is a perfect dog for you and the affectionate companion and needs exercise and good manners.

Breed Spotlight - The Poodle3 Things that I learned from this article

● By according to the AKC “Dog Registration Statistics,” the Poodle was the 9th most popular breed in the United States in 2008. The most 9th popular breed in the United States in 2008 according to the AKC “Dog Registration Statistics” is a Poodle.

● For the Poodle comes in three size varieties, and a variety of colors, including white, black apricot, and grey but never parti-colored. The Poodle comes in three varieties of size and colors including white, black apricot and grey but never parti-colored.

● For The Poodle belongs to the non-sporting group; breeds in this category are usually hard to motivate and the Poodle also has some common characteristics of the sporting group. In the non-sporting group the poodle is usually hard to motivate and also has some common characteristics of the sporting group.

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3 Things that I learned from this article● By according to the AKC “Dog Registration Statistics,” the compact-sized Shih Tzu was

the 10th most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008. The 10th most popular dog breed in the United States in 2008 and according to the AKC “Dog Registration Statistics” the compact-sized Shih Tzu.

● For the best recognized by its abundant, flowing, elegant coat comprised of long hair lined with a wool-like undercoat, the Shih Tzu can be of many colors, all of which are accepted by the AKC. Shih Tzu comes in many colors and have a long hair lined with a wool-like undercoat.

● For the Shih Tzu is of Chinese heritage and is believed to be a descendent of the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan mountain dog and/or Pekingese. The Chinese heritage or the Shih Tzu is believed to be a descendent of the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan mountain dog and/or Pekingese.

How to Properly Plan For Your New Animal Business3 Things that I learned from this article

● For you want to open your own business and start training dogs professionally in order to enrich the lives of pets and their owners. By starting your own business and start training dogs professionally in order to enrich the lives of pets and their owners your clients.

● If anyone can set out to start their own business, but it takes more than just an idea to make a successful enterprise. When start your own business and it takes more than just an idea to make a successful enterprise for your business.

● For It takes hard work, determination, and most of all, a real life plan on how to break away from the pack! One of the biggest mistakes new business owners make is trying to operate their new company without a long term action plan. A new company is without a long term action plan and it also takes hard work, determination and most of all a real life plan how to break away from the pack.

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What Can I do with my Certification?3 Things that I learned from this article

● There are fifteen ways for some of the most popular fields of training are: Agility Training, Police Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training, Search and Rescue Dog Training, Shelter Dog Training, Animal Behavior Specialist, AKC Handling, Doggie Daycare, Hunting Dog Training, Rally Training, Trick Training, CGC Training, Movie Dog Training, Private In-Home Training and Herding Dogs.

For the popular fields for training can be Agility Training, Police Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training, Search and Rescue Dog Training, Shelter Dog Training, Animal Behavior Specialist, AKC Handling, Doggie Daycare, Hunting Dog Training, Rally Training, Trick Training, CGC Training, Movie Dog Training, Private In-Home Training and Herding Dogs and I don’t know which one that I want to do when I am done with my dog training.

● There are six ways for some interesting career options that you can choose to pursue are: Surgical Technician, Circus Animal Caretaker, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Zoo Keeping, Animal Clinic Assistant and Kennel Assistant.

There are some interesting career options that you can choose to pursue for another job is Surgical Technician, Circus Animal Caretaker, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Zoo Keeping, Animal Clinic Assistant and Kennel Assistant.

● There are six ways for a few specialty fields that a groomer can choose from are: Pet Store Grooming, Doggie Daycare Grooming, Entertainment Industry Grooming, Show Dog Grooming, Competition Grooming and Kennel Assistant.

For the specialty fields for that a groomer can choose from is Pet Store Grooming, Doggie Daycare Grooming, Entertainment Industry Grooming, Show Dog Grooming, Competition Grooming and Kennel Assistant.

Looking for an Animal Career?3 Things that I learned from this article

● There are seven ways for answer “yes” to all or most of these questions, then you have the necessary qualities to succeed are: Do I genuinely care about the welfare of animals?, Am I willing to work long hours doing stressful work?, Will I be happy living on a modest income?, Can I show empathy with people in times of grief?, Do I have physical and mental strength and energy?, Can I exercise good judgment and solve problems under difficult circumstances? and Am I reliable and compassionate?.

For the answer “yes” to all or most of these questions you have the necessary qualities to succeed in are Do I genuinely care about the welfare of animals?, Am I willing to work long hours doing stressful work?, Will I be happy living on a modest income?, Can I show empathy with people in times of grief?, Do I have physical and mental strength and energy?, Can I exercise good judgment and solve problems under difficult circumstances? and Am I reliable and compassionate?.

● There are six ways for now we will explore just a few of the many options available to animal lovers are: Animal Trainer, Pet Care Specialist, Kennel Attendant, Doggie

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Daycare or Pet Hotel Operator/Attendant, Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue Worker and Veterinary Assistant.

There are ways for now we will can explore just a few of the many options available to animals lovers is Animal Trainer, Pet Care Specialist, Kennel Attendant, Doggie Daycare or Pet Hotel Operator/Attendant, Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue Worker and Veterinary Assistant.

● For there are only a few of the numerous career options available to you as an animal lover and with dedication, persistence, and creativity, you could very possibly have a career that you truly love.

The numerous career options available to you as an animal lover with dedication, persistence and creativity, you could very possibly have a career that you truly love.

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Chew on This! -By Nan Telleno, ABC Certified Dog Trainer3 Things that I learned from this article

● To make sure that you’re providing the proper nutrients for your dog on a daily basis. Daily basis can help you providing the proper nutrients for you dog and to make sure.

● To be patient and as with all training, remain consistent. Being patient and as with all training remain consistent with the dog.

● To be overall, never punish your dog for doing something that comes naturally and simply set him/her up to succeed by removing all non-acceptable items out of the way while replacing these items with the safe and proper chew toys. Teach your dog never punish him for doing something that comes naturally and simply set him/her up to succeed by removing all non-acceptable items out of the way while replacing these items with the safe and proper chew toys.

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Let’s Talk About Cues -By Fran Berry, ABC Certified Dog Trainer3 Things that I learned from this article

● The notion of dogs understanding our ‘talk’ got me to thinking about the way we use our language with dogs and why it can be a bit dangerous for some of our pups. For the dogs understanding our ‘talk’ got me to thinking about the way we use our language with dogs and why it can be a little bit dangerous for some of our pups.

● For dogs have been studying humans thousands of years longer than humans have been studying dogs and dogs are experts at noticing every muscle movement we make, every blink of our eyes; the slightest tilt in our posture and of course the tone in our voice. Dogs have been studying humans for thousands of years longer than humans have been studying dogs, dogs are experts at noticing every muscle movement we make, every blink of our eyes; the slightest tilt on our posture and of course the tone in our voice.

● For if you think about it, the cue to SIT, is an opportunity to earn a reward, a tertiary reinforcement, so provided the history of the behavior SIT has been sufficiently rewarded during many repetitions, the dog should be very excited to hear the word! The cue to ‘SIT’ is an opportunity to earn a reward, a tertiary reinforcement and so provided the history of the behavior SIT has been sufficiently rewarded during many repetitions the dog should be very excited to hear the word especially my dog when my parents and I get him.

The Importance of the ASPCA’s SAFER Assessment Used by Trainers in Shelters - By Carol Adams, ABC graduate and Board Member for Jasper Animal Rescue Mission3 Things that I learned from this article

● Training can begin, it is important to uncover any tendencies for aggression in order to provide for safe handling by shelter staff, determination of adoptability of the dog and keep the dog re-homed should it be deemed adoptable.

Training is important to uncover any tendencies for aggression in order to provide for safe handling by shelter staff, determination of adoptability of the dog and keep the dog re-homed should it be deemed adoptable.

● For protocols for behavior modification such as food guarding, inappropriate play, fearful behavior, touch sensitivity, over-arousal and reactivity to other dogs that may be identified using the SAFER assessment are included in the course materials.

Protocols for behavior modification such as food guarding, inappropriate play, fearful behavior, touch sensitivity, over-arousal and reactivity to other dogs that may be identified are all use the SAFER assessment are included in the course materials.

● The most importantly, if you, as a trainer, can properly identify a specific behavior and

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remove the blanket of generalization like “this dog is aggressive” that may cause a dog to be euthanized, you will not only save lives but also develop a strong, respectful relationship with the shelter manager.

Most importantly you as a trainer can properly identify a specific behavior and remove the blanket of generalization like “this dog is aggressive” that may cause a dog to be euthanized you will not only save lives but also develop a strong, respectful relationship with the shelter manager.

Fear Aggression -By Angela DeLuca, ABC Certified Dog Trainer and Program Manager3 Things that I learned from this article

● For as the dog matures, you will see this behavior begin to become more intense. This becomes clear at around six months of age, or the beginning of the dogs adolescence and the sooner you begin the behavior modification, the better.

The dog’s matures you will see this behavior begin to become more intense this becomes clear at around six months of age or the beginning of the dogs adolescence and the sooner you begin the behavior modification the better.

● For the dog may lunge at the object and get very low to the ground within seconds and the hair will go up from dog’s tail all the way to the shoulder blades. By doing this, the dog is attempting to appear bigger than the object, person, or animal he is fearful of.

Dog may lunge at the object and get very low to the ground within seconds and the hair will dog up from your dog’s tail all the way to the shoulder blades by doing this the dog is attempting to appear bigger than the object, person and/or animal he is fearful of.

● For our goal is for the dog to be aware of the triggers around him but not to react to them and as soon as your dog sees the trigger, you will begin feeding the very high-value

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reward, one after another.Our goal is for the dog to be aware of the triggers around him but not to react to them and as soon as your dog sees the trigger you will begin feeding the very high-value reward one after another to the dog.

MayWednesday5/7/2014

The Novice -By Melissa Green3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the opportunity to embark upon a new career as a professional dog trainer would be any canine enthusiast’s dream.

As a professional dog trainer who would have an opportunity to embark upon a new career would be any canine enthusiast's dream.

● For as an Administrative Assistant of Animal Behavior College (ABC), I have witnessed all types of animal lovers pursuing or transitioning into this field – entrepreneurs, business professionals, independent contractors, retirees, recent high-school graduates, college students, home makers, groomers, breeders, veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

An Administrative Assistant of Animal Behavior College (ABC) I have witnessed all types of animal lovers pursuing or transitioning into this field entrepreneurs, business professionals, independent contractors, retirees, recent high-school graduates, college students, home

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makers, groomers, breeders, veterinarians and veterinary technicians.● For when building the foundation for a career in training, it is essential to keep in mind

that there is a definitive difference between being a dog trainer and an obedience instructor.

Building the foundation for a career in training it is essential to keep in mind that there is a definitive difference between being a dog trainer and an obedience instructor after dog training.

Dogs Don’t Speak English - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For we humans beings are so accustomed to communicating through verbal language that it’s difficult for us to comprehend that dogs don’t understand English!

Human beings are so accustomed to communicating through verbal language because we talk to each other and that it’s difficult for us to comprehend that dogs don’t understand English they speak by barking.

● For owners will attempt several versions of the same command to try and get a dog to comply without realizing that yelling 14 different versions of “Come here!” (“Come! Get over here! Hey, Sparky! Come on! You better get in here! Come on over!” etc.) that doesn’t make no sense to the dog no matter how many different ways you put it if you haven’t taught the dog what those words mean.

Owners and dog trainers will attempt several versions of the same command to try and get a dog to comply without realizing that yelling 14 different versions for “Come here!” are “Come!, Get over here!, Hey, Sparky!, Come on!, You better get in here!, Come on over!” that doesn’t make no sense to the dog no matter how many different ways you put it if you haven’t taught the

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dog that those words mean something.● For unless we attach meaning to words by teaching dogs what the sounds mean, they

will not magically respond to a command just because we yell it over and over or louder and louder.

We can attach meaning to words by teaching dogs what the sounds mean they will not magically respond to a command just because we yell it over and over or louder and louder.

It’s The Leash You Can Do! - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the best leash to use when walking your dog is either a nylon or leather 4- or 5- foot leash. Nylon or leather leash is a best leash for training your dog.

Best leashes to use when walking your dog is either a nylon or leather 4- or 5- foot leash for Nylon or leather leash is best leash for training your dog.

● For this type of leash will help you stay in control of your dog during the walk and enable you to keep him close by your side as well as extend the leash enough to let him have freedom to sniff and go to the bathroom when you decide he can.

Type of leash will help you stay in control of your dog during the walk and enable you to keep him close by your side as well as extend the leash enough to let him have freedom to sniff and go to the bathroom when you decide he can is a retractable leash.

● For if you have a dog that pulls, using a traditional harness will actually encourage him to pull more due to a dog’s innate oppositional reflex.

You have a dog that pulls using a traditional harness will actually encourage him to pull more due to a dog’s innate oppositional reflex.MayThursday5/8/2014

Be A Fair Enforcer! - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For corrections and discipline can be enforced ONLY at the time of the “infraction”—we cannot correct a dog’s misbehavior after the fact, and we must be specific.

The corrections and discipline can be enforced only at the time of the “infraction” we cannot correct a dog’s misbehavior after the fact and we must be specific.

● For dogs live in the moment and do not understand why they would be yelled at or physically abused three hours after chewing up a shoe, since they do not make the connection between the correction and the ruined shoe.

Dogs live in the moment and do not understand why they would be yelled at or physically abused three hours after chewing up a shoe since they do not make the connection between the correction and the ruined shoe.

● For the owner should have made sure to monitor the situation and remain with both the

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child and the dog in the pool until she was sure Hamlet comprehended the concept of being gentle and calm around the child.

The Owner should have made sure to monitor the situation and remain with both the child and dog in the pool until she was sure Hamlet comprehended the concept of being gentle and calm around the child.

How Low Can You Go - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For I want to challenge you to communicate with your dog in the most calm and quiet way possible.

I want to challenge you to communicate with your dog in the most calm and quiet way possible this will help the relationship with you and your dog.

● To think about interacting with your dog using a sliding scale of intensity ranging from one to ten — try to keep the scale fluid and have varying degrees of interaction rather than always communicating at one particular level of intensity and volume.

Think about interacting with your dog using a sliding scale of intensity ranging from one to ten try to keep the scale fluid and have varying degrees of interaction rather than always communicating at one particular level of intensity and volume.

● For the more we say, the less they listen, and conversely, the less we say, the more they listen!

The more we say, the less they listen and conversely the less we say then more they listen that means the more the owner say the less the dog listens.

Follow the Leader - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For if a dog senses that his human owner is not assuming a leadership role and taking charge of the household, the dog perceives a leadership vacuum and feels the need to step in and fill that role.

A dog senses that his human owner is not assuming a leadership role and taking charge of the household the dog perceives a leadership vacuum and feels the need to step in and fit that role.

● For dogs are so finely tuned to the rules of the group because cooperation means survival and social animals rely on knowing their place and their role within the group in order to ensure the group’s survival.

Dogs are so finely tuned to the rules of the group because cooperation means survival and social animals rely on knowing their place and their role within the group in order to ensure the group’s survival.

● For humans should always be the leaders or alphas in the family!Humans should always be the leaders or alphas in the family with his dog.

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A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste - By Glenda Herrin, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner Of Heeling Hounds3 Things that I learned from this article

● For while it’s important that we make the big, day-to-day decisions for our dogs, such as when to eat, how much to eat, when and where to walk, when and how to play, and so on, they also need to have the opportunity to think for themselves, make decisions for themselves, and choose what behavior they will pursue based on what the consequences will be.

It is important that we make the big day-to-day decisions for our dogs such as when to eat, how much to eat, when and where to walk, when and how to play and so on. They also need to have the opportunity to think for themselves, make decisions for themselves and choose what behavior they will pursue based on what the consequences will be.

● A dog should develop enough self-discipline to weigh the options of whether to be nice to the family cat or eat the family cat, and know that being nice to the cat will result in positive reinforcement like praise and possibly treats from the pack leader, whereas eating the cat will result in admonishments, negative punishment (a training term, meaning “the removal of something the dog likes,” like human attention), and an unhappy pack leader.

The dog should develop enough self-discipline to weigh the options of whether to be nice to the family cat or eat the family cat and know that being nice to the cat will result in positive

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reinforcement like praise and possibly treats from the pack leader whereas eating the cat will result in admonishments, negative punishment (a training term, meaning “the removal of something the dog likes,” like human attention) and an unhappy pack leader.

● For it would be selfish of me and somewhat manipulative to demand that he still do all those things for me even though I’m now healthy enough to do things for myself, and that’s how we can look at it with our dogs—they won’t ever learn to make decisions for themselves if they’re not challenged to think for themselves and make choices based on what the consequences will be.

It would be selfish of me and somewhat manipulative to demand that he still do all those things for me even though I’m now healthy enough to do things for myself and that’s how we can look at it with our dogs they won’t ever learn to make decisions for themselves if they’re not challenged to think for themselves and make choices based on what the consequences will be.

Kong Stuffing Pointers - By Jean Donaldson Certified Behaviorist3 Things that I learned from this article

● For dogs are animals that are genetically programmed to hunt for their food and part of the reason there is such a prevalence of behavior problems in pet dogs is that they have so little mental challenge or work to do: their food is given to them for free.

Dogs are animals that are genetically programmed to hunt for their food and part of the reason there is such a prevalence of behavior problems in pet dogs is that they have so little mental challenge or work to do their food is given to them for free.

● For Zoos have had some success in decreasing behavior problems and improving the quality of life of many of their predator and primate species by giving them problems to solve in order to obtain their food.

Zoos have some success in decreasing behavior problems and improving the quality of life of many of their predator and primate species by giving them problems to solve in order to obtain their food.

● For this same environmental enrichment concept can be applied to domestic dogs, who thoroughly enjoy finding hidden food and unpacking stuffed chew toys.

Same environmental enrichment concept can be applied to domestic dogs who thoroughly enjoy finding hidden food and unpacking stuffed chew toys.

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You and Your New Dog - Starting Out Right - By Jean Donaldson Certified Behaviorist3 Things that I learned from this article

● There are six ways for supplies are: Dog food, Water bowl, food bowl or Kongs / food balls (highly recommended by our trainers), Treats for training, Toys (chew bones, chew toys), Bed (dog bed, blanket or towels) and Crate and/or baby gates. These kind of supplies are good for your dog to have at home.

Six supplies that you would need for your dog is dog food, water bowl, food bowl or kongs/food balls (highly recommended by our trainers), treats for training, toys (chew bones, chew toys), bed (dog bed, blanket or towels) and a crate and/or baby gates for these kind of supplies are good for your dog to have at home.

● To set up a confinement area, a place your dog will stay when you can’t provide 100 supervision; in other words, when you’re out, or busy around the house, and can’t watch him the entire time.

Set up a confinement area a place your dog will stay when you can’t provide 100 supervision in other words when you’re out or busy around the house and can’t watch him the entire time..

● For a crate is a valuable tool for a new adopter and like a confinement area, a crate eases the process of housetraining, chew training and alone-time training also it helps your dog make the transition to his new home.

A crate is a valuable tool for a new adopter and like a confinement area and a crate eases the process of housetraining, chew training and alone-time training also it help your dog make the transition to his new home.

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MayMonday5/12/2014

The Case for Day Training - By Veronica Boutelle, MA Ed., CTC, & owner of dogTEC (www.dogtec.org)3 Things that I learned from this article

● For we trainers often feel frustrated by unfinished cases and low client compliance—endemic issues in our industry—leading us to describe owners as lazy, uncommitted, unskilled, uncaring, cheap.

Trainers often feel frustrated by unfinished cases and low client compliance, endemic issues in our industry, leading us to describe owners as lazy, uncommitted, unskilled, uncaring and cheap.

● By Coaching still has its place, primarily for issues demanding high levels of management such as housetraining, destruction, counter surfing, and the like.

Coaching still has it place primarily for issues demanding high levels of management such as housetraining, destruction, counter surfing and the like.

● For Strong teaching and people skills remain critical to success, yes, but what a joy to get to train dogs, see owners meet their goals, and know that you’re improving the quality of dogs’ lives, all while expanding your own income potential.

Strong teaching and people skills remain critical to success yes, but what a joy to get to train dogs, see owners meet their goals and know that you’re improving the quality of dogs’ lives all while expanding your own income potential.

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Dog Walking For a Living - By Veronica Boutelle, MA Ed., CTC, & owner of dogTEC (www.dogtec.org)3 Things that I learned from this article

● For in today’s densely populated, greatly regulated, and litigious world, in which people’s pets are integral to the family like never before, good, safe dog walking demands technical skill, physical stamina, and in-depth knowledge of everything from dog behavior and pack management to canine first aid and trail etiquette.

Today’s densely populated greatly regulated and litigious world in which people’s pets are integral to the family like never before, good, safe dog walking demands technical skill, physical stamina and in-depth knowledge of everything from dog behavior and pack management to canine first aid and trail etiquette.

● For it is a business like any other and as such it involves paperwork, customer service, marketing, accounting, and so on, all of which the walker has to find time for outside of the hours he or she spends walking and driving.

It is a business like any other and as such it involves paperwork, customer service, marketing, accounting and so on, all of which the walker has to find time for outside of the hours he or she spends walking and driving.

● It is a common misconception that dog walking is easy and it is, if you are walking two arthritic dachshunds that you know well, but that won’t pay the rent or even the movie tickets.

For it is a common misconception that dog walking is easy and it is, if you are walking two arthritic dachshunds that you know well but that won’t pay the rent or even the movie tickets.

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MayWednesday5/14/2014

Is a Dog ever too old to Learn a New Trick? - By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For although the “close the door” trick is fairly complicated to teach and something you may or may not be interested in teaching your senior pet, I am hoping it illustrates the truth that “a dog is never too old to learn a new trick”, even a complex one.

The “close the door” trick is fairly complicated to teach and something you may or may not be interested in teaching your senior pet, I am hoping it illustrates the truth that “a dog is never too old to learn a new trick,” even a complex one as close the door.

● For whenever teaching any trick or behavior to an adult dog, just remember to take into consideration the dog’s drive, sensitivities and mobility.

Teaching any trick or behavior to an adult dog just remember to take into consideration the dog’s drive, sensitivities and mobility.

● For i believe stimulating a dog’s mind through his golden years will help guarantee the quality of life that we all want for ourselves as well as our pets.

I believe stimulating a dog’s mind through his golden years will help guarantee the quality of life that we all want for ourselves as well as our pets.

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Target - Fear - By Jules Nye, CPDT, ABC Mentor Trainer, & Owner of Sit Stay & Play Inc.3 Things that I learned from this article

● The target training is one of those essential behaviors all dogs should know. By teaching a dog to touch his nose to your hand you have a clear behavior you can use for many things, like a recall.

Target training is one of those essential behaviors all dogs should know and by teaching a dog to touch his nose to your hand you have a clear behavior you can use for many things like a recall.

● For another way to use targeting to help overcome fear is when socializing a puppy and encourage the puppy to investigate new things with targeting.

Another way to use targeting to help overcome fear is when socializing a puppy and encourage the puppy to investigate new things with targeting.

● To remember, most dogs find it less stressful for them to approach the stimulus rather than the stimulus approaching them and pave the road to success with reinforcement for your dog if targeting pays well, it's a job your dog will gladly accept.

Most dogs find it less stressful for them to approach the stimulus rather than the stimulus approaching them and pave the road the success with reinforcement for your dog if targeting pays well it’s a job your dog will gladly accept.The ABC’s of Barking - By Terri Bright, APDT & ABC Mentor Trainer3 Things that I learned from this article

● For it is normal for dogs to bark; however, in the world of humans, it is disruptive, and can be problematic for every reason you can imagine and if your dog’s barking is driving you crazy and you want the behavior to change, you must first discern the cause of the barking.

It is normal for dogs to bark however in the world of humans it is disruptive and can be problematic for every reason you can imagine and if your dog’s barking is driving you crazy and you want the behavior to change you must first discern the cause of the barking.

● For “Attention” or “demand” barking: The dog’s barking increases as you respond, culminating in you putting the dog where you can’t hear it, or confining it in a room or a crate, or you and the dog increase your back and forth communication (“Bark!” “Quiet!” BARK!” “QUIET!” BARRRK!!” “QUUIIII-ET!!!”) until one of you (the dog) gets the last word in, or gets their wish.

The dog’s barking increases as you respond for “attention” or “demand” barking culminating in you putting the dog where you can’t hear it or confining it in a room or a crate or you and the dog increase your back and forth communication (“Bark!, Quiet!, BARK!, QUIET!, BARRRK!!, QUUIIII-ET!!!”) until one of you (the dog) gets the last words in or gets their wish.

● For “Alarm” barking: The barking is triggered by the sight or sound of something, usually outdoors, like the doorbell, mail carrier, bicycles or strollers and the dog barks at the stimulus and it goes away, which reinforces the barking.

The “Alarm” barking is triggered by the sight or sound of something usually outdoors, like the doorbell, mail carrier, bicycles or strollers and the dog barks at the stimulus and it goes away which reinforces the barking.

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Doggy Park Etiquette - By Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, APDT, ABC Mentor Trainer, & Owner of Merit Puppy Training3 Things that I learned from this article

● For dog parks are becoming increasingly popular as more and more space is being designated especially for dogs.

Dog parks are becoming increasingly popular as more and more space is being designated especially for dogs.

● For the well-educated dog owner can help the inexperienced handler to take more responsibility in shaping her dog’s behavior and training while learning the importance of a good recall before letting her dog off-leash.

A well-educated dog owner can help the inexperienced handler to take more responsibility in shaping her dog’s behavior and training while learning the importance of a good recall before letting her dog off-leash.

● For we want to keep our dog parks, so each and every dog owner should take responsibility for their dogs’ behavior and respect the property of their neighbors, especially the non-doggy-owning population. Since we have a lot of dog parks in fremont when i got a puppy i probably take him to the dog parks.

We want to keep our dog parks so each and every dog owner should take responsibility for their dogs’ behavior and respect the property of their neighbors especially the non-doggy-owning population and since we have a lot of dog parks in fremont when I got a puppy I will probably take him to the dog parks when he grows a little bit.

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Where am I? - By Teresa Gray, ABC Mentor Trainer3 Things that I learned from this article

● For there are many ways to add a new furry, family member to your existing family and every addition will come with a unique set of issues, some more difficult then others this topic is going to focus on responsible rescues.

There are many ways to add a new furry, family member to your existing family and every addition will come with a unique set of issues and some more difficult then others this topic is going to focus on responsible rescues.

● For some of the outward signs can be are: but are not limited to, trying to escape the area or room they are in, refusing to eat, full body pacing back and forth, pacing in place; moving their front legs back and forth with their rear legs planted, panting, drooling, spinning or hiding behind the person they are hyper bonding to and in extreme cases they may damage property or themselves symptoms of hyper bonding can be, but are not limited to, an unhealthy desire to be close to one family member.

Some of the outward signs can be are: but are not limited to, trying to escape the area or room they are in, refusing to eat, full body pacing back and forth, pacing in place; moving their front legs back and forth with their rear legs planted, panting, drooling, spinning or hiding behind the person they are hyper bonding to and in extreme cases they may damage property or themselves symptoms of hyper bonding can be, but are not limited to, an unhealthy desire to be close to one family member.

● For their loyalty knows no bounds and the love between humans and canines is endless and happy tails on your journey to a solid, emotionally stable family/pack unit.

Their loyalty knows no bounds and the love between humans and canines is endless and happy tails on your journey to a solid and emotionally stable family/pack unit.

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Structuring the Multi-Pet Household - By Dawn Watson, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Brother of the Wolf LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For the situation developed without warning: your best buddy, Fido is housetrained, quite, a pleasure to your family and then BLAM! You find another dog or another dog finds you and your quiet home becomes a noisy, chaotic, multi-pet household!

The situation developed with warning your best buddy, Fido is housetrained, quite, a pleasure to your family and then BLAM! and you find another dog or another dog finds you and your quiet home becomes a noisy, chaotic and multi-pet household!

● For there is no short answer on this one but you can make the process less stressful if you follow a few simple rules: Do not allow either dog together without human supervision, If you catch Fido in the act of marking make a loud sound and immediately take him outside. Offer praise when he has ‘finished up’ outside. Clean the place where he marked with a product such as Nature’s Miracle, Take time to work with both dogs individually but not within sight of the other dog, Keep leashes on both dogs until they can interact acceptably, Keep rewarding the dogs for offering calm behavior and never feed the dogs, together.

There is no short answer on this one but you can make the process less stressful if you follow a few simple rules: Do not allow either dog together without human supervision and if you catch Fido in the act of marking make a loud sound and immediately take him outside. Offer praise when he has finished up outside and clean the place where he marked with a product such as Nature’s Miracle, take time to work with both dogs individually but not within sight of the other dog, keep leashes on both dogs until they can interact acceptable and keep rewarding the dogs for offering calm behavior and never feed the dogs together.

● For there are lots more suggestions on this topic but some of them are situational and I encourage clients to bring the entire household of humans and dogs for training so that everyone can work together to restore peace in their home.

There are lots more suggestions on this topic but some of them are situational and I encourage

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clients to bring the entire household of humans and dogs for training so that everyone can work together to restore peace in their home.

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Resource Guarding - By Dawn Watson, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Brother of the Wolf LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● The resource guarding can be defined as anxious, reactive, or threatening behavior when a dog is in possession of any item (i.e., food, toys or even 'his' human) and this behavior can be exhibited by the youngest of puppies or can suddenly occur at any point in a dog's life.

For the resource guarding can be defined as anxious, reactive or threatening behavior when a dog is in possession of any item (i.e., food, toys and/or even ‘his’ human) and this behavior can be exhibited by the youngest of puppies or can suddenly occur at any point in a dog’s life.

● For children are particularly prone to upsetting a dog who is resource guarding, so it is important to teach children that a growl is a warning sign and even though a growl can be upsetting to the family, children must learn to understand canine language in order to avert a crisis situation.

Children are particularly prone to upsetting a dog who is resource guarding so it is important to teach children that a growl is a warning sign and even though a growl can be upsetting to the family children must learn to understand canine language in order to avert a crisis situation.

● For we strongly recommend private training with a reputable positive reinforcement based trainer to deal with any training or behavior issues your dog may have and feel free to contact our group for a recommendation in your area.

We strongly recommend private training with a reputable positive reinforcement based trainer to deal with any training or behavior issues your dog may have and feel free to contact our group for a recommendation in your area.

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What is the Best Age to Begin Group Classes With My Puppy? - By Johanna Teresi, APDT, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Four Legged Scholars LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For puppies are more likely to die (get euthanized) from not being socialized soon enough and developing bad behaviors than from disease from taking a group class.

Puppies are more likely to die (get euthanized) from not being socialized soon enough and developing bad behaviors than from disease from taking a group class.

● For disease in group classes is highly unlikely because a professional instructor will keep the room clean and free from disease and if adult dog classes are held in the same room then the adult dogs will be free of disease and vaccinated.

A disease in a group classes is highly unlikely because a professional instructor will keep the room clean and free from disease and if adult dog classes are held in the same room then the adult dogs will be free of disease and vaccinated.

● For as a trainer there are two scenarios I see and hear of frequently (over concern or not enough concern): Not enough concern and Too much concern.

As a trainer, there are two scenarios I see and hear of frequently (over concern or not enough concern) that is not enough concern and too much concern.

Creating and Peaceful and Quiet House Dog - By Johanna Teresi, APDT, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Four Legged Scholars LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For these techniques are specifically directed to working and herding breeds such as Border Collies, Heelers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Great Pyrenees, Australian Shepherds, etc.

These techniques are specifically directed to working and herding breeds such as Border Collies, Heelers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherds.

● The first and foremost is to keep your dog indoors and keeping them outside unsupervised will encourage them to bark more.

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First and foremost is to keep your dog indoors and keeping them outside unsupervised will encourage them to bark more.

● To have your dog participate in fun games: Kibble Toss (toss his food in the yard or in the entire house and have him go and find it to eat it), put his food in a muffin tin and cover with tennis balls (your dog has to remove the balls to eat his food), buy a buster cube (put food in this cube and your dog has to push it around to get treats out), hide his food / treats around the house and have him go find it, etc.

Have your dog participate in fun games: kibble toss (toss his food in the yard or in the entire house and have him go and find it to eat it), put his food in a muffin tin and cover with tennis balls (your dog has to remove the balls to eat his food), buy a buster cube (put food in this cube and your dog has to push it around to get treats out) and hide his food / treats around the house and have him go find it.

Not In There, Please! - By Johanna Teresi, APDT, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Four Legged Scholars LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● The Management allows your dog to not develop a bad habit of going into that room when you are not training him.

Management allows your dog to not develop a bad habit of going into that room when you are not training him.

● To repeat this step multiple times until your dog is reliably staying in the allowed room (s).

Repeat this step multiple times until your dog is reliably staying in the allowed room or rooms.● Repeat the above steps and walk 2 feet into the forbidden room and then repeat the

steps again walking 3 feet into the room, then 4 feet, etc.The above steps repeat by walk 2 feet into the forbidden room and then repeat the steps again by walking 3 feet into the room and then 4 feet.

Your Dog’s Prey Drive—Fact & Fantasy - By Dawn Watson, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Brother of the Wolf LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For a prey drive is defined by Wikipedia as the instinctive behavior of a carnivore to pursue and capture prey.

A prey drive is defined by Wikipedia as the instinctive behavior of a carnivore to pursue and capture prey.

● For I have created a small list of breeds, below; their prey drives are listed on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest inclination to capture prey: Pit bull or American Bull Terrier: 3, Poodle: 3, Beagle and Bassett hound: 4, Chinese Crested: 5 and Greyhound, Whippet, Italian Greyhound: 5.

I have created a small list of breeds below their prey drives are listed on a scale of 1-5 with 5 beings the highest inclination to capture prey:

1. Pit bull or American Bull Terrier: 32. Poodle: 3

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3. Beagle and Bassett hound: 44. Chinese Crested: 55. Greyhound, Whippet, Italian Greyhound: 5

● For some dogs get a really bad reputation while other, seemingly “innocent” breeds would tackle a gopher, gobble him up, and live to brag about it!

Some dogs get a really bad reputation while other seemingly “innocent” breeds would tackle a gopher, gobble him up and live to brag about it!

Barking: How and When to Make it Stop - By Dawn Watson, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Brother of the Wolf LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For some folks think that barking dogs are a nuisance and others ignore the noise to the dismay of their neighbors. What this means is that barking dogs can be nuisances.

Some folks think that barking dogs are a nuisance and other ignore the noise to the dismay of their neighbors and what this means is that barking dogs can be nuisances.

● For it doesn’t work and aggression breeds aggression and eventually your dog will fight back and that’s how shelter dogs are created!

It doesn’t work and aggression breeds aggression and eventually your dog will fight back and that’s how shelter dogs are created!

● For you’ll be amazed at how easily he will learn what you mean. Another way is to teach him to ‘speak’ by saying, “Speak!” followed quickly by your interpretation of his bark: ‘WOOF’ and the exercise will go like this: You: Speak! Woof! Speak! Woof! Speak! Woof!

You’ll be amazed at how easily he will learn what you mean and another way is to teach him to ‘speak’ by saying, “Speak!” followed quickly by your interpretation of his bark: ‘WOOF’ and the exercise will go like this: You: Speak!, Woof!, Speak!, Woof!, Speak! and Woof!

Choosing a Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle - By Dawn Watson, ABC Mentor Trainer & Owner of Brother of the Wolf LLC3 Things that I learned from this article

● When my parents and I go to find a puppy at a shelter I want it to be a shetland sheepdog or a border collie / shetland sheepdog mix.

● When my family and I adopted a puppy i am going train it, walk it, play with it and bring it with me when i go to horses and dog training.

● I am going to look online for the right puppy for me and my family to get.

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Motion Picture Dogs: The Truth about “The Biz” – By Steven Appelbaum, President and CEO of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● I have a strong foundation of the principles governing how dogs learn how to obey their trainers.

Have a strong foundation of the principles governing how dogs to obey their trainers.● Vision, planning, perseverance, and excellent work will result in success for both dogs

and their owners.To vision, planning, perseverance and excellent work will result in success for both dogs and their owners.

● I need to watch a lot of movies of dogs both on my laptop and DVDs.I need a lot of DVDs of dogs so I can watch on both on my laptop and DVD player to learn to how to do all of the commands.

Behind the Bite: Dog Aggression Basics – By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● There are three basic types of aggression in dogs are: Dominance-Based Aggression, Territorial-Based Aggression, and Fear-Based Aggression.

The three basic types of aggression in dogs are: Dominance-Based Aggression, Territorial-Based Aggression and Fear-Based Aggression that I need to understand about.

● When I see the dogs bark I will see if it is a dominance-based aggression, territorial-based aggression, and fear-based aggression.

Dogs bark will see if it is a dominance-based aggression, territorial-based aggression and fear-based aggression.

● There are five ways to a dominant aggressive dog: Food and/or object guarding, Direct eye contact or staring, Dominant body posturing, Mounts people and/or other dogs and Bites or attempts to bite when being petted, groomed, moved or lifted.

Five ways to a dominant aggressive dog is: Food and/or object guarding, Direct eye contact or staring, Dominant body posturing, Mounts people and/or other dogs and Bites or attempts to bit when being petted, groomed, moved and/or lifted.

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MayMonday5/19/2014

Poison Awareness – By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● When I get a puppy I will not feed him all of the poisonous substances: alcoholic beverages, avocado, baking powder, baking soda, chocolate, coffee, fatty foods, many fruit pits including those of cherries, peaches, avocados, and apricots, macadamia nuts, moldy or spoiled foods (such as those found in garbage), mushrooms, onions and onion powder, raisins and grapes, salt, yeast dough, garlic, and products containing the artificial sweetener xylitol.

● By According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, 130,000 poison related cases were reported and handled just in 2007 alone and with this many occurrences in only one year, it just makes good sense to add poison awareness to your Dog Trainer’s Toolbox.

According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, 130,000 poison related cases were reported and handled just in 2007 alone and with this many occurrences in only one year it just makes good sense to add poison awareness to your Dog Trainer’s Toolbox.

● The symptoms of poisoning vary, but may include vomiting, seizures, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, skin allergies, nasal discharge, eye discharge, drooling, lethargy, shaking, weaving, or stumbling.

Symptoms of poisoning vary but may include vomiting, seizures, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, skin allergies, nasal discharge, eye discharge, drooling, lethargy, shaking, weaving or stumbling.

We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Leashes: An Article about Off-Leash Training – By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● Every Wednesdays for my dog training we do a lot of on-leash and off-leash training with the dogs in the puppy classes.

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● I am going to bring my puppy to the puppy class when my parents and I get him.● I am going to bring shadow naomi’s dog to my dog training on Wednesday but I don’t

know when I can bring her.

Separation Anxiety: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure – By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● Separation Anxiety is not good for a puppy or dog to be alone because they might hurt themselves by jumping out of windows, digging out of yards, or chewing through walls and doors trying to find their owner.

The separation anxiety is not good for a puppy or dog to be alone because they might get bored or hurt themselves by jumping out of windows, digging out of yards and/or chewing through walls and doors trying to find their owner.

● When my parents and I find a puppy I am going to train him to wait in his crate when we come back from eating in a restaurant.

● Puppies and dogs don’t like to be alone when their owners go away for more than five or six minutes that will create separation anxiety.

Separation anxiety happens when puppies and dogs don’t like to be alone when their owners go away for more than five or six minutes.

There is a Better Way! An Article Discussing the Cons of Electronic Training Collars – By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● We can have many training tools at our disposal food treats, toys, pinch collars, head collars, leash pops, choke chains and clickers are just a few. Food treats, toys, pinch collars, head collars, leash pops, choke chains and clickers can help me with to use for the training tools.

There are many training tools at our disposal food treats, toys, pinch collars, head collars, leash pops, choke chains and clickers are just a few. There are other kinds of training tools like food treats, toys, pinch collars, head collars, leash pops, choke chains and clickers can help me with all of the training tools that I need to use to training my dog when I get him with my parents.

● If a skilled, experienced dog trainer is working with a dog that is a confirmed cat killer, an electronic collar might be considered as this is an extreme behavior.

A skilled, experienced dog trainer is working with a dog that is a confirmed cat killer an

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electronic collar might be considered as this is an extreme behavior.● For as such, I do not believe in the use of electronic collars to teach or to proof basic

obedience (i.e. sit, come, etc.) or basic problem solving (jumping, chewing, etc.) as they are not extreme behaviors. Sit and come are proof basic obedience and jumping and chewing are basic problem solving behaviors.

I do not believe in the use of electronic collars to teach or to proof basic obedience (i.e., sit and come.) or basic problem solving (jumping and chewing.) as they are not extreme behaviors for sit and come are also proof basic obedience, jumping and chewing are basic problem solving behaviors.

Can’t We All Just Get Along? An Article on Introducing Dogs and Cats - By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● It is a good thing that my parents and I are just getting a puppy instead of a kitten.Since it is a good thing that my parents and I are just getting a puppy instead of a kitten because we are aloud to get one pet.

● The puppy/dog or kitten/cat can’t be together because some dogs and cats don’t get along.

Puppy / dog or kitten / cat can’t be together because some dogs and cats don’t get along and also when they play a lot the cat might injured the dog or the dog might injury the cat.

● When the puppy or dog get to close the kitten or the cat you can say “Off” or “Leave-it.”When owner sees that the puppy or dog get to close to the kitten or the cat you have to say “Off” or “Leave-it” if the cat or dog gets off or leave-it give them a treat.

MayTuesday5/20/2014

Don’t Want No Stinkin’ Car Ride: A Treatment Plan for Car Sickness - By Debbie Kendrick, ABCDT and VP of ABC3 Things that I learned from this article

● For every car ride when my parents and I go to i am going to put my dog when he grows up i am going to still put him in a crate.

● I am going to train him when he is a puppy to go in his crate when he grows up I am going to still train him to ride in his crate.

Crates are not suppose to be for punishment it teaches the puppy or dog to be train and when my family and I go out to eat he should be in his crate so he won’t feel separation anxiety in the house.

● Crate training will help a puppy or dog to not be afraid or anxious in the car.For crate training will help a puppy or dog to not be afraid or anxious in the car because if you

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