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The Layered Stress Model

The Layered Stress Model
Every dog has a threshold at which it fails to perform. There is always a breaking point. That can mean that distractions become too intense for a dog to still follow obedience commands. It can be that a fearful dog is getting too stressed and shuts down or blows up.
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Understanding Dog Training

Apparently there is no limit to the number of different training methods trainers advocate. Common names are clicker training, treat-based training, positive-only training, rewards training, force training, etc. What should a dog owner choose? What is the right way? It can be confusing. Unfortunately, many dog trainers and dog trainer schools contribute to this confusion,,,
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A Brief History of the Dog

A Brief History of the Dog
The earliest known domesticated dog was found at a German burial site dated 14,000 B.C. Dogs were thought to have worked cooperatively with humans to locate and announce the position of prey wounded by hunters. A recent study in the journal Science, however, which looked at mitochondrial DNA from dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals—concluded that wolves and dogs may have genetically diverged much earlier...
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Dog Trainer Certifications and Licensing

Dog Trainer Certifications and Licensing
It's a good idea to choose professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled for any service you need. It's no different with dog trainers and behaviorists. However, with professionals such as electricians and plumbers, there are certification and licensing. Not so with dog professionals.
In the United States, licensing and certification...
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6 Top Reasons Why Our Dogs Need Training

6 Top Reasons Why Our Dogs Need Training
Enjoying Good Manners: Dog ownership is a wonderful responsibility, but having a well-behaved dog doesn't just happen by accident; it requires training—ours and theirs.
Avoiding Behavioral Problems: Dogs aren't furry people. Dogs are animals. That doesn't make them any less than a person, but it makes...
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