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The One Thing I Don’t Love About Puppy Push-Ups
Pro Trainer Tip: Don’t Train a Guessing Dog “Puppy push-ups” are a popular exercise that started way back in the first positive puppy classes taught by Dr. Ian Dunbar in the 1980’s. The puppy push-up is a clever and effective … Continue reading
3 of the Simplest, Smartest Puppy Training Tips
Super Valuable Puppy Training From the moment you take a puppy home, everything you do is a learning experience that shapes future behavior. Avoid the common mistakes and make a big difference with these tips: 1) Put the pup’s overnight … Continue reading
What REALLY Makes Puppies Special – Part 2
The 7 Most Important Things to Teach a Young Puppy In last month’s article, we covered 4 out of the 7 most important things to work on with a young puppy: socialization, separation, handling, and comfort with sharing. Today, let’s … Continue reading
What REALLY Makes Puppies Special (Hint: Think of a Sponge)
The 7 Most Important Things to Teach a Young Puppy We all agree that puppies are unbelievably cute, but there’s much more to their early days than just the devastating looks. Their young age represents a special opportunity for dog … Continue reading
How Do I Change a Dog’s Behavior – Part 2
Behavior Problem-Solving 101 (continued) Last month we began discussing the art and science of training a dog to change their actions (behavior modification). If you haven’t read the first part of this article yet, or want a review, check it … Continue reading
How Do I Change a Dog’s Behavior?
Behavior Problem-Solving 101 Every dog owner, even those madly in love with their dog (all of us), probably sees at least one behavior that they would like to change in their beloved pet. The art and science of training a … Continue reading
CATCH Director Teaching at Shelter Pro Education Series
Behavior Workshop for Dog Shelter Staff & Volunteers If you are a volunteer or staff member at a shelter in the NJ-NY-PA region, come out for a great day of studying dog body language with CATCH School Director, David Muriello, … Continue reading
CATCH Graduate Wins the APDT Brochure Contest
Congratulations to Gabrielle Kelly, CCDT Gabrielle, a graduate of the CATCH Master Class, recently attended the Association of Professional Dog Trainers Conference in Dallas and won the Brochure Contest for her business, The Good Mannered Dog. Gabrielle’s brochure highlights her … Continue reading
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