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Dog Bully Behavior How to help protect your dog from getting picked on

I recently wrote about this situation in my weekly doggie advice column on the Noozhawk. "Anxious in Austin" has a cocker spaniel that seemed to be terrorized by the neighbor’s "nightmare of a Pomeranian". When situations like this arise, it is important to be able to recognize appropriate dog play…

Venture to any off-leash dog arena and these are the types of behaviors you’ll likely see being displayed:

dogs chasing after other dogs
dogs being chased
mouthing
nipping
tugging
chest banging
pinning
wrestling
rolling
mounting

But when it’s “play,” it’s reciprocal and consensual! Those are a couple key factors! Reciprocal and consensual! Other notable elements of proper play are:

Big, inefficient movements amongst all involved. Think “Three Stooges” versus Muhammad Ali.
Self-interruption: One dog will stop for a second or two to take a break, others follow by taking a break as well.
Good “listening” skills: If one dog no longer wants to play, they will communicate as such, and the other dog will comply and go in search of another playmate.

When dogs arent exhibiting healthy dog play behaviors, there are several things you, as a responsibly aware dog guardian can do.

The goal: to help your dog build trust and self-confidence. You can easily do this by rewarding your dog for being brave. EX: your dog looks at, approaches gently, or investigates another dog, he or she gets a yummy food reward, and lots of "cheerleading happy talk". You can also reward with food and praise if another dog approaches your dog to say *hi*. This is similar to encouraging young children to make new friends. As humans we use encouraging verbal language and praise to help children deal with shyness and novel experiences. We can do the same for our pet dogs too. Through food, your dog learns to trust, while making positive associations with other dogs they meet.

Additional techniques that may come in handy…

Manage your environment or “avoid” if necessary: This is for when you don’t have the right kind of rewards handy, you don’t have the time to train, or you just don’t feel like dealing with the situation.
Come up with your best “spin”: “I’m so sorry, I’m running late today and don’t have time to stop. How about another time?” “Oh geez, wouldn’t you know it, I’ve only got a couple of minutes to get my dog exercise, so I’m gonna have to take a rain check. Thanks though!”
And with the convenience of modern gadgets, you can always be tied up on the phone, or even pretend to be on the phone - just make sure the ringers off so you don’t get a call while you’re faking it. I know, it’s a white lie, not very ethical. But hey, you’re doing it to protect your family and your sanity!
In the case with "Austin", maintain a friendly relationship between you and your neighbor: You can use some of the same techniques with your neighbor’s dog too. Bring a basket of muffins for your neighbor, and treats for both dogs. You can reward the Pom for being nice towards your dog, while continuing the treat plan with your Cocker. If the Pom begins to “act up” the rewards stop, and you suddenly remember you have to leave. You can also explain to your neighbor that you’re trying to help your dog overcome her shyness. Many people love to help and feel needed, so it’s a good time to fill her in on your plan and ask for assistance.
Dog training classes and doggy socials: even for dogs that are already trained, getting into classes helps build up or maintain trained skills, but also helps to keep dogs socialized. Sometimes classes are the only time dogs get to be around other dogs.

It’s important to be consistent when helping your dog learn to successfully conquer difficult situations. With a little patience, understanding, and time, even the shyest of dogs can make new friends, eventually leading to lots of play-dates!

Boo The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

Could this be the cutest dog ever? Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook. Well, that depends on ones perspective, people who owns a dog on their own obviously will be having a hard time to rate this objectively.

Here is a Pomeranian puppy that no doubt takes the cake as a cute dog on the face of this planet.
What is more noteworthy is that Boo has 3+ millions of fans on Facebook. Everyone loves boo, and how about you? Before you try to resist liking or even loving this particular dog, give it a chance and take a look at these photos below, and also there is one short video at the end of this entry, believe me you will not believe this is a dog, because you know what? in stills it looks more like a doll to me.

Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

Best of boo video:

Boo, The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/Boo

So, do you agree now? That Boo is The Cutest Dog Ever? It Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook already.

Dog Training Basics On Aggression

When it comes to dogs or maybe any other animals, there are always room left for aggression, so here we are not going ignore it but instead were gonna talk about it, yea, this is dog training basics on aggression behavior to be precise... Were all familiar with basic dog training commands. Were speaking about "sit", "stay", "heel", and so on. These fundamentals are not convenient skills; theyre the foundation of a lifelong relationship together with your dog. They set the tone for the remainder of your dogs life.
Canines that are trained properly - were speaking about positive reinforcement techniques - assume their role as the lesser pack dog. Lowest on the totem pole. Canines are social animals with a hierarchy.

Dog Aggression Training Fundamentals

Dog Training Basics On Aggression

Its important for their safety and yours that you are thought about the alpha dog. This isnt accomplished with choke collars, yelling, and physical dominance but a structured surroundings where behaviors signal that youre in charge. This means the dog is greeted last, fed last, and not allowed in the bedroom and so on.

When it comes to training, it means setting boundaries. For example, teaching your dog early on what theyre allowed to chew on and what isnt appropriate. This is basically accomplished by basically replacing an unacceptable item like a shoe, book, hand or even the furniture with a bone or toy.

Says Fisher, "Sit and stay are important however of my favourite commands is the settle down command." With this command you have your dog on a leash, you have it lie down beside you, and you put the leash under your foot so that if the puppy tries to get up, it self-corrects it.

It takes diligence on your part, patience and constant supervision however its important to teach your dog what can and cannot be chewed on. In the event you fail to set these simple boundaries youll finish up with a house filled with chewed up stuff as well as a dog that pushes the limits in other areas .

You are not pushing the dog down; the leash is holding it down. Do that for half an hour at a time each day and it teaches your dog to be calm. Lots of individuals who have a active dog think "oh my god, I have got to take it out for another hours exercise." All you are doing then is giving yourself an amazingly fit dog that needs or hours of exercise a day.

What the dog needs to learn is to settle down by your foot. Finally youll be able to take it off the leash and your dog, no matter whether your home, at the office or at a friends house, sits down by your foot and stays here.

Take long of a break from training and your dog will forget, get rusty, and start pushing the limits. Hierarchy changes in a dog pack from time to time. To establish your role as the lead dog, you must remind them whose boss with regular positive reinforcement training sessions.

Training your dog isnt something that is accomplished in a week session at your local pet store. Its a lifelong method. Its about boundaries, repetition, positive reinforcement and recalling to train often.

Aggression often stems from a dog thinking they have a higher role in the relatives than they do. Owners often give mixed signals by letting the dog sleep with them, letting the dog set the boundaries like growling when ever someone gets close to their food, defending their toys and even barking.
So, even the most calming dog will sometimes occur to be more aggressive than ever, that is where this dog training basics on aggression behavior would take part in helping out.

An update on the Vick dogs

Halloween Cometh! And Kikopup is working on a new video

We are shooting Kiko, Splash, Tug and Trisch while they act in "Halloween 3" today. Im really excited to start getting it edited!

How To Deal With Your Dog Jumping On Furniture

This is a common problem and the method of dealing with this behaviour is very similar to that of jumping and stealing food from the counters.

Three approaches are used:

Consistency
Your dog should never be allowed to jump on the furniture

Counter-conditioning

Create a spot for your spot near your furniture (couch), which can be a blanket or doggie bed.
Put his favourite toys or special treats at the spot
For the first two months, whenever you sit at your furniture, leash him to the spot to avoid him from wondering off
After two months, walk your dog (on leash) to the furniture.
When he does not jump up to the furniture, praise and reward him.
If he jumps up to the furniture, immediately say ‘No’ and pull him away from the furniture
Repeat this exercise several times a day.

Correction

By the fourth month, your dog should learn not to jump on the furniture
If he still persists in this behaviour, it’s time to apply the booby trap to correct the behaviour:

i. Put a motion-sensitive sound alarm near the furniture so that alarm will trigger and sound when your dog jumps onto the furniture

ii. Make sure the alarm does not sound when he is near the furniture; only when he jumps onto the furniture

iii. Bring your dog near to the furniture and leave the room immediately

iv. If he jumps onto the furniture, alarm will sound and you should return to the room immediately and say ‘No’ to him followed by pulling him on his leash away from the furniture

If your dog is not deterred by this booby trap, it’s time to put a Scat Mat on the furniture. This device will send out a very small electrical shock upon touching it. No dog will want to repeat this behaviour after experiencing such an unpleasant zap. Rest assured that the electrical shock experience is harmless to both human and animal.

And remember to praise your dog abundantly when he does the right thing!

To your success in dogtraining

Taking Your Dogs Meal on the Road is a Win Win For All

Ive been taking Poncho out to Kimball Park and the Ventura State Beach a lot lately, training him to run for longer periods of time while on leash... Yes, running for a sustained period of time is new for Poncho the dog... no "marking or sniffing", just exercise...

Trust me, being a dog trainer I know I need to fulfill Ponchos dogginess, Im not a tyrant. I make sure I take him on separate outings for sniffing, marking, chasing things, and rolling in dead stinky stuff etc... But for the running/exercise part, its all about training those slow-twitch fibers...keeping his heart-rate up, and getting his yah-yahs out so hell want to relax at home, and have better concentration for when he sits at his computer and blogs.

What I have found to be quite unsettling is that it seems Im the only doggy guardian out there using any kind of food rewards for rewarding those behaviors I want! For a dog, I would think going outside into the big beautiful world is like going to Disneyland! And if I want to keep Poncho motivated to run with this old slowpoke, vs romping and playing like a dog...then Im more than happy to pull out the leftover lunch meat. Not tons of it mind you, I dont want him to get sick, just little nibbles every once in a while, and only for the action of "running".

I witness all other dogs either be yelled at, choked, or completely ignored by their guardians - usually because theyre into their own world - however, their dog is straining to get to us...just to say *hi*. How horrible this must be for the other dogs. And I must say, I think this behavior on the humans part is hypocritical. We brings snacks for ourselves and/or for the kids. We stop at coffee places, fast food places etc...for our own "rewards", but yet being stingy with our dogs is a good thing. Well, I think not.

So, I ask you, if youre spending time taking your dog out for walkies, try this experiment: bring some of their meal with you on the road, instead of giving it away for free out of a bowl. They might enjoy walkies more, and you might get those behaviors you want! Oh, and if youre already doing that, then you deserve a treat too!

If you want to learn more about walking or running your dog with simple successful techniques, you might want to join in on one of my classes at the inquisitive canine studio or Ventura College...its rewarding for everyone.

Some useful tips on Dog training

Here Are Some Tips on Dog Training

Dog training doesnt mean you have to take your dog to some expensive dog training school. Dog training can be done by you in your own house and backyard. Dog training isnt difficult if you follow some basic guidelines.

Your dog wants to make you happy. That is how most dogs are, especially puppies. This means that the most important part of dog training is that you have to praise them when they do something right. Dog training is all about rewards and praise. It is not about getting angry at the dog or yelling. Dogs do not learn from negative reinforcement.

Dont go to fast and try to introduce to many things into your dog training to fast. Only do one new command a week, but work on it daily. With dog training the dog isnt going to master it immediately. It takes repetition and patience. Even after they get the command, keep working on it even after you start a new one. Dont let them forget what they have alread learned. Again, dont start a new one until the old one is mastered.

Here are some of the basics of dog training so you can get an idea of where to start your dog training. The first thing most people want to teach in dog training is sit. Start by saying sit in a slightly louder and more authoritative manner than normal while pushing the dog into the sit position. As soon as the dog sits give it a treat and praise. Dont forget, dog training is about praise and rewards. That is how the dog will know it is doing what you want it to do.

That is the basics of what they will teach you at dog training school, but charge you lots of money. Dog training is easiest with a very young puppy who doesnt have any bad habits. When you are doing it with an older dog then the dog training becomes much more difficult, so start early.

Should you do own an overly aggressive k9 that is instead shy, it is essential you begin working with them as quickly as feasible. The final point you want to happen is have your dog harm another dog, a child, or even somebody within your own household.

Right here Are Four Dog education Tips To give A try , Prior to Making The Choice To putting Your Pet down.

1. Education sessions

The first thing you require to do is construct the confidence and security of your k9 by setting up training sessions. Each k9 is likely to have some kind of concern whether its other individuals on walks, kids working around, or other dogs approaching them. For this cause, you require to create a managed surroundings to ease this tension. You can have a good friend meet up with you whenever you go over a walk and also have the good friend give your dog a treat. Points like this can help them become comfortable.

Two. Socialization

Many periods an aggressive k9 is not utilized to being around other dogs and being a outcome, theyll show aggression. Luckily, you can alter this personality and train them to enjoy the organization of other dogs. Begin out by maintaining your k9 over a leash in an region with several other dogs which are calm and comfy. If your k9 exhibits indicators up anger, maintain the leash tight and give it a yank right here and there. Show them they need to understand to play good.

Three. Prevent aggressive adult dogs

The last point you require to do is place your dog with an aggressive older dog. That is one from the most essential dog training tips to get into consideration. Believe of it as being related to people; you dont wish to surround your self with negative individuals. Instead, you want to surround yourself with confident, positive and successful people. The same holds accurate for dogs as you want to surround them with calm and playful dogs.

4. Muzzle

The last of the dog education tips is to purchase a muzzle to use during socializing and obedience lessons. It is essential you familiarize your dog with it by placing it on just prior to feeding it or before playing in the yard. Then, it wont be a issue placing it on prior to these sessions. While education your dog, you dont want them to assault an additional k9 or individual. The muzzle is a precaution and could be removed as your k9 starts to make progress.

Article on Progressive Reinforcement in Dutch Dog Mag

Last month an article written on Progressive Reinforcement Training by Esther Teunissen was published in Me & My Dog. I am very pleased to see interest in Progressive Reinforcement growing!

Living on the edge

Life has a funny way of giving you things you didnt know you wanted. I got word of a pug puppy with a liver shunt in need of a home in my area. Things got busy after the death in the family and I didnt get a chance to follow up. I heard that the pug ended up in a foster home for my shelter and I was relieved. Then I ran into her foster mom and we made plans for me just to meet her. That was my downfall. As you can see she is now here and we are fostering her. To be honest it is just a formality to make sure my two dont have any major problems with her. Ive seen some behavior issues that I can hopefully continue to manage. She resource guards her toys when she gets wound up and she has shown some aggression at odd times. I was told today that can go along with liver problems.
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Liver shunts are tricky things. There are so many unknowns at this point. She might have a long life or it might be very short. So much depends on what kind of shunt it is and if she can stay regulated through diet. (I dont have all her paperwork yet so I am not privy to all the details like how it was diagnosed.) We had a family meeting so I could tell everyone that I wasnt sure how long we might have her if we did adopt her. True to form my family said they didnt care. Of course she had to stay! (And what was I even thinking to consider otherwise!)
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I can tell you that she is 8 months old, already spayed and is only 10lbs. She has no nose it is so flat. (Seriously, wait til I get a profile photo to share.) Luckily she breathes very well even after running. Ive yet to see her pant. She has a scratch on one eye and has ointment for that. (if you see a blurry eye in photos youll know why) Her head is also slightly lopsided which may show in some photos as well She has a serious underbite. Even for a pug she is a great example of really poor breeding. But she has personality plus and charms everyone she meets. She is a little clown for sure.
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I know I may be headed for heartbreak. But seriously, arent we all? I mean we share our lives with dogs (and other animals) knowing that we will most likely outlive them. We refuse to think about it on a day to day basis but we all know it is true. Someday we will have to say goodbye to them. In this little ones case we just know it might be sooner than later. Hopefully this doesnt go terribly awry for us but I am aware it could. The "chit" can hit the fan at any time. I waffle between thinking: "Of course I have to do this, she needs us." to "What the hell am I doing? She is going to get sick and it will be awful and you will hate yourself for putting your family through it." to "I can do this, I work at a vet, who better to try?" to "You needed a 3rd dog like another hole in the head."
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But at the end of the day I feel good about it. She is a lovely little puppy who makes us laugh and deserves a chance at a normal life. I think we can give that to her. Now we just need to find her a name.

How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People Furnitures or Anything

Not that we dont believe on our dogs but sometimes they need to be taught a lesson or two, this is How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or anything

You should apply different techniques to stop dog from jumping based on different situations.

Some people think that it is normal for dog to jump, but, they are getting annoyed after the dog has jumped too much. So, if you are seeking help to stop the excessive jumping behavior of your dogs or puppies, I will recommend you to understand the physical build of a dog first and also the role of jumping plays as part of their nature life.

If you look at the physical structure of a dog, you should understand that dogs body is primarily designed to run and not to jump. Dogs are not kangaroos, they only jump in some special situations. They will jump on other dogs to show that he is the dominance one and take the role of the pack leader. When they are facing dangerous situations, they will sprint and jump to a safer place. Or, they will jump to get food above their body level or use the jump ability during hunting. Other than these few situation, you will rarely see them jumping.

But nowadays, most of the dogs are kept as family pets. So, their ability of jumping should be greatly reduced. But, some dog owners unintentionally encourage the jumping behavior of their dogs. This has created some inconveniences to the family members. Please see below for more information on situations and reasons for the dog to jump.

The possible situations are:

Jumping on People or other animals

Jumping on Furniture

Jumping over Fence

A few possible reasons that make a dog to jump are:

To show dominance over people

To seek attention from people

To show excitement

To show possessive of certain areas

Below are some suggested tips and techniques to stop dog from jumping excessively in each of the 3 situations.

Photo shows a dog is jumping on a child. The action has the potential to hurt the child.

How to Stop Dog from Jumping on People
When a dog is jumping over people, it could due to excitement, seeking attention or showing dominance. Neither of these 3 reasons is healthy. Like the photo above, the dog is jumping on a child could mean "showing excitement plus with dominance".

How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or Anything

Here is how you can stop your dog from jumping on people:

Recognize the pattern of his jumping. Is he jumping to show excitement? Seeking for Attention? or Showing Dominance?

If he is jumping because of showing excitement or seeking for attention, you MUST completely ignore him and turn your body away. Never give him any eye contact.

If he is sitting calmly for about 30 seconds, then you may give him treats and praise him for being a good boy.

This action will trigger a positive reinforcement in his mind: "If I am sitting quietly, I will be given treats and praises; if I jump then I will be ignored. So, I better sit quietly next time to get attention and treat."

If your dog is jumping because want to show dominance, you should give him a stern warning and serious facial expression once he tried to jump on you.

If your dominant dog continues to jump on you, you should put him on leash with choke collar. And snap the collar every time he tries to dominating over you.

How to Stop Dog from Jumping on Furniture
How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or Anything

Many dog owners allow their dogs to be up on furniture. This happens because the dog owners give the dogs too much freedom and affection. Affection and freedom is good, but too much of them can be bad for your dogs. This has encouraged the dog to develop dominance behavior and also possessive over the furniture. So, some dogs think that they own the furniture and will not allow anyone to come near to the furniture. They also jump on the furniture whenever they want to.

How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or Anything

You need to be careful in deciding whether you allow your dog to climb/sleep on furniture or otherwise. If you allow him to be on furniture, please be prepared to train him so he will not develop dog behavior problems. The house and the furniture is owned by you, not your dog. You should take the role of the pack leader and invite him on the furniture ONLY WHEN he is a good boy. Your dog should also get down from the furniture whenever you ask him to.

If you dog has developed the jumping on furniture issue, you can do the following to fix the behavior:

Use Bitter Apple Spray on the furniture legs; this will create a smell that your dog will avoid.

If you do not want to make your furniture smells bad, you must OWN the furniture. You should learn to invite your dog to come on the furniture rather then give him freedom to access as he wishes.

First of all, clean up the furniture to eliminate your dogs smell. So, that your dog will think that it is new furniture. Whenever he shows the sign of jump/ climb on the furniture, give him a stern warning with serious facial expression. If he ignores you and continues the action, you should put him on leash and choke collar. You may snap the leash whenever he tries to climb without your permission.

Try to make him in the sitting position before you allows him to climb on furniture, this will train his patience. Train him with a command like "allow" to allow him on the furniture.

Picture shows a puppy which is jumping with excitement. The action is not healthy which might trigger other dog behavior problems in future.

How to Stop Dog from Jumping over Fence
If you are living in a landed house and if you do not train your dog well enough, the chances are your dog would jump over the garden fence. This action is totally not allowed as your dog might hurt himself one day.
How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or Anything

Here are a few suggestions that you can do to help your dog:
Build a higher fence that your dog will not reach

DO NOT give him the freedom to run around your garden, put him on leash and collar every time when you are busy. Release him ONLY when you have time to watch him.

During the time he is free to run around your garden, whenever he shows initial sign of jumping over the fence, give him a warning right away. If he calm down and submit to you, give him praise and food treat.

I believe some professional dog trainers might recommend you to use electric collar. Personally, I think it isnt necessary. electric collar is not easy to be use and if you do it wrongly, it might have adverse effect on your dog.

So thats How you Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People, Furnitures or anything, hopefully that could help any dog lover on solving their dog jumping issues ^_^

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Dog Bully Behavior How to help protect your dog from getting picked on

Boo The Cutest Dog Ever Has Millions Of Fans On Facebook

Dog Training Basics On Aggression

An update on the Vick dogs

Halloween Cometh! And Kikopup is working on a new video

How To Deal With Your Dog Jumping On Furniture

Taking Your Dogs Meal on the Road is a Win Win For All

Some useful tips on Dog training

Article on Progressive Reinforcement in Dutch Dog Mag

Living on the edge

How to Stop Dog from Jumping Up on People Furnitures or Anything

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