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Our Pack Leader Dee Green has been professionally nurturing human-canine relationships for over 15 years. Dee grew up with dogs in the home, and demonstrated an innate ability to understand and communicate with canines... [more]Links
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Who’s Teaching Your Dog?
In 6 of the most formative weeks in this dog's life, the sitter by default taught the puppy to pull on the leash, refuse to cooperate when she's not getting her way, and jump on everyone she passes. These are behaviors that now have to be unlearned, because this sitter thinks puppies should be puppies (read: indulged)?
Santa Monica Walking, on Such A Winter’s Day
If a dog refuses to go outside during inclement weather, runs away from the door, hides when it's time to go out, or freezes ("shuts down"), it's time to speak with a behavior professional. Continuing to push a puppy or adult dog to a state of extreme fright will often make it harder to do, and can negatively impact your relationship.
You See a Crate, Your Dog Sees a Sanctuary
I can’t think of any behavior modification tool that causes my clients more consternation than the “crate.” It seems the human brain frequently equates any small, confined space with a box or a jail cell, both understandably uncomfortable images to subject your best friend to.
What most people fail to realize is that crates can actually [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged canine behavior modification, crate training, house training, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice, West Los Angeles, Westchester 2 Comments
Six Weeks to a Better Relationship with Your Dog
Research suggests it takes an average of 6 weeks for dogs and humans to convert a behavior into a habit. Six weeks of consistent practice, that is.
Today is the beginning of Lent, a 6 week period in which many people seek to change or modify a behavior, in advance of the Easter holiday. Frequently, the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged canine behavior modification, crate training, house training, leash training, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Socialization, Venice, West Los Angeles, Westchester 2 Comments
A Calm Start Leads to a Calm Walk with Your Dog
Today I met with a delightful adult spaniel rescue and her adoring family in Santa Monica. They’ve been struggling with increasing displays of anti-social behavior on walks when in close proximity to other dogs, delivery trucks, and postal carriers. Recently, their beloved canine companion snapped at a toddler and her mother, and that was enough [...]
A dog is a DOG
Dog wisdom courtesy of Patrick Burns @ http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com:
A dog is a DOG.
Canis lupus familiaris.
It is NOT a “fur baby.”
It does not speak English. It speaks DOG.
You cannot warn a dog about consequences, or explain to them why you are taking away their allowance.
A dog does not have morality, does not believe in heaven, [...]
Posted in dog behavior, dog body language Also tagged dog body language, dog guardians, dog owners, obedience 3 Comments
Love Means Never Having to Say “I Didn’t Know.”
A friend posted the following video on twitter this morning that I found so profoundly disturbing I decided to blog about it. Writing the headline proved so challenging, it became the story.
I’m so incredibly flabbergasted by this video, it’s hard to know where to start. In order to share it here, I needed a title, [...]
Posted in dog behavior, dog body language Also tagged dog body language, dog psychology, dog training 7 Comments
When July 4th Stopped Being Fun
The City of Santa Monica will have its annual fireworks extravaganza this weekend. A few years ago they moved it from the ocean front to Santa Monica College’s Cosair Field, which happens to be about 3 blocks from my house. The awe-inspiring colors dazzle and dance just above the treetops on my street, giving me [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged dog guardians, dog health, dog owners, dog psychology, dog rehabilitation, dog training 3 Comments
Free Answers to Canine Behavior Questions Saturday, May 18th 1 – 3PM, Santa Monica College