You Should Not Stop a Dog from Jumping Up on Counter

Forget about stopping naughty behaviors.:) Instead, spend a little time with your dog and teach him a behavior that is incompatible with jumping up on counters such as to Go-To-Place. If you focus on stopping behaviors, you are destined to make a full-time hobby out of training. For example- If you focus on stopping a dog from jumping on the counter and succeed, you really haven’t taught the dog...

October 10th, 2009 by AT 
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Goals of Off Leash Obedience or Guard Dog Performances by the Family Dog

Okay, so you want your puppy to stay in the yard, when off leash. You want your puppy to ignore that sandwich your toddler is dangling at her nose level. You want your puppy to sit calmly while you vacuum. You want your dog to protect and guard your home and family. You want your puppy to grow into a combination of Lassie, a Guide Dog for the Blind, or a canine Police Officer. Good for You! Lofty goals...

October 4th, 2009 by AT 
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