Tag: Punishment

How to Stop It When The Neighbor Dog Poops in Yard

Mar 12th, 2009 – What do you do when a neighbor dog poops in your yard? Try a harmless but effective motion-activated sprinkler system—the scarecrow—to scare him away. Read More »

What to Do When Your Dog Eats Poop

Aug 28th, 2009 – A dog who eats poop is demonstrating how early domesticated dogs survived by scavenging. Prevent poop eating by cleaning up the “snacks” ASAP. Read More »

Dr. Yin’s Answers to Common Dog Training Questions

Dec 1st, 2009 – Dr. Yin answers the most common dog training questions—and questions about training cats, horses, and birds, too. Read More »

What Do Dogs Do All Day When Humans Are Away

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Shock Collar or Leash When Exercising Dogs on Town Streets

Jan 17th, 2011 – Does a shock collar provide the same control as a leash when exercising a dog around town? It depends on the dog and the owner; a lot can go wrong. Read More »

Are Shock Collars Painful or Just Annoying to Dogs?  A 2004 Study Reveals Some Answers

Jan 24th, 2011 – Are shocks collars painful? A study finds they are, that shocked dogs are more fearful and anxious, and that fear carries over into non-training situations. Read More »

Unwanted Guests in Your Yard?  One Way to Keep Outdoor Cats and Dogs Off Your Property

Jun 23rd, 2011 – The Scarecrow animal deterrent system works to keep outdoor cats and dogs off your property. Read More »

Which Category of Operant Conditioning is It?

Mar 27th, 2012 – It seems like almost everyone is familiar with some of the categories of operant conditioning; however, most people aren’t fluent enough to necessarily get the... Read More »