Force Free Dog Training Force free dog training is a science-based training style that reinforces desired behaviors and routines for your dog while minimizing unwanted ones. This training methodology discourages the use of physical force, bark collars, choke collars, chain collars, prong collars, and electronic collars. Basically, force free trainers do not use or recommend using any tactics designed…
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Why do dogs hump? Humping is also referred to as “mounting”, and dogs do it for a variety of reasons! It’s important to understand that this behavior is completely natural, normal, and often has nothing to do with sex or dominance. Reasons a dog mounts can include stress, anxiety, and play. An overstimulating environment, changes…
Walking, running, and playing are natural physical exercises essential to a dog’s health and happiness. However, enrichment for dogs is crucial for satisfying mental and emotional needs as well. Enrichment activities simultaneously prevent many unwanted behaviors that may be caused by boredom and anxiety. Much like us, your dog too needs mental stimulation through enrichment for dogs. What is Enrichment…
Stress is a commonly used term to describe mental strain or anxiety. When humans experience stress, we tend to engage in activities to help alleviate that stress – and so do dogs! Did you know your dog can become stressed and anxious too? Knowing the behaviors and body language that dogs display when stressed (also known…
