Last time we looked at how to use a science-based approach (use of counterconditioning) to dealing with dogs with food bowl aggression and saw that by approaching the problems systematically the solution was pretty straightforward. So how do we tweak that approach to the case where the dog is food aggressive only towards other dogs?
A Scientific Approach Can Help You Solve Many Types of Possession Aggression, Part 1: Food Bowl
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Possession aggression seems like such a puzzling problem; however, if you take a scientific approach then fixing the situation can be straightforward. It’s all about finding a way to help the dog feel like everyone’s going to steal his stuff. So how do you do that?
One Animal Behavior Intern Learns the Importance of Applying Science to Training
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One animal behavior intern learns the importance of applying science to training in her month-long internship with Dr. Yin.
Use Science to Take Your Training to a New Level No Matter What Species You Have, With This DVD
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Watch Dr. Yin’s DVD: Pet Dogs, Problem Dogs, High Performance Dogs: How Science Can Take Your Training to a New Level
Dog Class: Week 1 of our Family Fido: Training for People and Their Pooches Class
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Here is the progression of exercises we performed on day 1 of our dog class. We use it for regular dogs as well as reactive dogs, which is why we are also able to easily integrate some reactive or hyperactive dogs in our class.
Treat & Train® Allows Everyone to Train with Good Timing
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The Treat&Train® allows everyone to train with good timing. When it comes to training our dogs, we all have some physical and coordination challenges at times. When you’re confined to a wheelchair those challenges can be amplified.
A Workshop for Reactive Dogs: It’s All About Technique and Timing
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Our classes and workshops for reactive dogs focus on working on human-only drills first so that handlers can first gain the efficiency of movement needed to provide clear direction to their dogs and to make the exercise fun regardless of whether the food reward is super-yummy or average. Then once each human-only drill has been performed, handlers practice the same skills with their dog.
Creating the Perfect Puppy DVD: For Training Your Own Puppy As Well As Training Staff and Volunteers
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What do you need to do to create a perfect puppy or to fix the problem one in under a month? Find out in just 100 minutes in this new lecture DVD by Dr. Sophia Yin.
Karen Pryor Academy: The Most Efficient Path to Becoming an Animal Trainer
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Veterinarians, technicians and other dog enthusiasts often ask me about the most efficient way to learn about animal training or to become a trainer. Currently, my best recommendation is the Karen Pryor Academy and others agree. Just ask veterinary technician Debbie Martin, a KPA graduate and co-author of Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog.
Common Questions about the Treat & Train®: How a Corgi Taught Her Owners How Valuable This Tool Can Be
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When people hear about the Treat&Train®, they frequently ask similar questions. How can the Treat&Train® help me train my dog to be calm? Why would I want to use a machine to deliver treats instead of giving them myself by hand? Can I use the device if I have multiple dogs in the house? Here’s how one pet owner learned the answers to these questions.