Resources for Training
Links to Resources for Training:
Temperament Testing Your Puppy- This link will provide information for anyone looking to add a new dog to their family. It will provide information on what to look for when picking a puppy.
Fear Periods in Puppies-
Puppies go through two fear periods in their development. One at 8-11weeks old and one again between 6-14months old. During these stages of development it is vital that your dog is positively exposed to the world around them and that you help them recover from experiences that may have caused fear. This link will provide some more information on fear periods.
Dog Adolescence-
Dog adolescence can start as early as 6 months and last until 12-18months of age. This is arguably the most challenging stage of development during puppyhood. The two links below will provide more information on what you could expect and ways to manage it when it arises. No matter how much training you do, you cannot avoid this stage of development.
Training Reliable Recall-
Teaching reliable off-leash recall requires months of consistency. This article follows my training methods closely and will give you some more information on the do’s and dont’s when using the “come” command.
Fear Aggression-
This article will give you various information on how to identify fear based aggression behaviors in your dog and various training methods that are used for this. Each dog responds differently and one method may be more effective than another. I tend to use methodology from each and tailor it to meet the needs of both your dog and your ability to effectively reinforce these behaviors.
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/
Separation Anxiety-
Separation Anxiety is a growing behavior in dogs that can be worked through, but has to be done at the pace of your dog. This article will go over common misunderstandings about separation anxiety and how best to approach these behaviors.
Counter Conditioning/Desensitization-
This is a method that I use often with fear based behaviors. It is all about slowly desensitizing your pup to whatever is triggering fear/reactivity and simultaneously reconditioning the brain through confidence building and positive reinforcement.. This article will give supporting information.
How To Manage a Multi-Dog Household
- This article is great for someone managing a home with multiple dogs, especially if there is any resource guarding behaviors. My methods are similar to those mentioned in the article and this is great supporting information to refer back to after a training program.
