Punishing your dog’s barking and lunging can harm communication and make behavior worse. This post explains why punishment often fails and how positive reinforcement can create calm, confident dogs. Learn to understand your dog’s signals and build better behavior with trust and rewards.
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A lot of my time is spent discussing how dogs should behave. Is barking good or bad or both? “How do I stop the bad barking, but still feel safe? After all, that’s why I got a dog in the first place,” is a frequent conundrum for dog owners. As a trainer, I’ve discovered that
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Some people say training makes dogs less natural. But teaching your dog how to live in a human world actually gives them more freedom, not less. Positive, humane training builds confidence, reduces stress, and allows dogs to go more places, safely and happily. Here’s why training is not just fair, it’s essential.
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I was reading a news article about a man who was abusing a three-month-old puppy by allegedly kicking him and swinging him in the air. After I got over feeling sick to my stomach, I started thinking about force, training, dogs, correction, and punishment, and then I started feeling sick again. There is a big
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