Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Separation Anxiety in Dogs is Often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

Separation anxiety is one of the most misdiagnosed behavioral conditions. The hallmarks of separation anxiety are:  Excessive vocalization Salivation Inside Elimination (for a house trained dog) Destructive behaviors directed at entry and exit points For separation anxiety to be considered, some or a combination of these symptoms must occur ONLY in the absence of people. The behaviors most commonly...

Food Treats: Bribe vs. Reward

We want the food treat to act as a reward for performing, not as a signal to perform. If you use a food lure when initially teaching behaviors, when practicing in new locations, or in the presence of increased distractions, you should fade the lure quickly. If food is always presented before the behavior, then it’s considered a trigger for the behavior. If you continue to use food as a lure, your...