Dog Training
Why Counter Conditioning Doesn’t Work
A common criticism of counter conditioning is that it does not work. While there can be many reasons why a behavior modification protocol based on counter conditioning fails it is almost always user error not that the counter conditioning itself doesn’t work. Here are four common reasons that cause counter conditioning to fail. Four reasons why Counter Conditioning doesn't work: [...]
Total Recall!
Total Recall! Building a Distraction-Proof Recall Criteria Ladder Total Recall! Building a Distraction-Proof Recall Criteria Ladder is a structured, success-focused approach to teaching dogs to come when called, even when [...]
Teaching Your Dog to Faint
🎬 Lights. Camera. SPLAT! What happens when your dog locks eyes with their one true love… and simply cannot cope?They faint. Obviously. Welcome to the most dramatic dog [...]
If You’re Loving It, Why Leave?
by Eileen Anderson Is “choice” a code word for negative reinforcement? It can be. Seems like that’s the context where I see it pop up the most. I’ve written [...]
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Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Results
Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Results Results are available. View here. More pictures here:https://Alyssaalexanderphotography.zenfolio.com/p941535032password is splash2013
Tampa Dog Training Tips: If Dogs Played Softball
Tampa Dog Training Tips: If Dogs Played Softball One of the activities I have missed the most since my move from Cookeville is attending the softball games at TTU. The days of sitting in the [...]
News Release – Courteous Canine, Inc. Launches New Pet Care Services
Courteous Canine, Inc. Launches New Pet Care Services Courteous Canine, Inc. National Dog Training and Pet Care Franchise launches force-free pet sitting and dog walking in Tampa. Lutz, FL – Courteous Canine, Inc. of Tampa [...]
Book Review: Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace
Author: Kathy Sdao, ACAAB Publisher: Dogwise Publishing, Wenatchee, WA, 2012 Most dog trainers are conscientious people who work very hard to stay abreast of the latest protocols, looking for new and improved methods of working [...]
Courteous Canine of Tampa Super Splash Is Coming!
The Courteous Canine Super Splash event is coming March 16, 2013 at Courteous Canine Inc. What is it? A Slash Dogs competition and dock jumping practice. Venue Information Courteous Canine Inc. 3414 Melissa Country Way [...]
Tampa Dog Training: What’s Wrong With Intelligent Dog Training?
Tampa Dog Training: What’s Wrong With Intelligent Dog Training? By Eric Brad | Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 8:29 pm The one thing that the dog world is not short on is tribes. Call them [...]
Tampa Dog News: Bully Sticks Pose Dog Health Risk
Ideal dog training involves providing lots of chew toys, just be sure they don't make your dog sick! Tampa Dog News: Bully Sticks Pose Dog Health Risk Dog treat made from bull [...]
Tampa Dog Training Health and Safety:Natural Does NOT Mean Safe: Dog Shampoo can be Dangerous
Tampa Dog Training Health and Safety:Natural Does NOT Mean Safe: Dog Shampoo can be Dangerous Turns out that many dog shampoos contains a natural substance that can actually be dangerous to dogs. To learn [...]
Tampa Dog Car Safety: Please Consider Crating Your Dog
There is some new information available to dog s. A dog who's dog was severely injured in a car accident arranged for some DOG crash test dummy testing. Please take a moment to watch this [...]
Tampa Dog Training Tip: Resource Guarding
Resource guarding is a common issue and one that responds very well to behavior modification. While every case is individual generally a detailed counter conditioning program is very effective. things that do not work and [...]
Tampa Dog Training Tip: Sounds for Hounds CD
Audio CD and MP3 UPC: 885767379145 Playtime: 51:58 Sounds for Hounds is designed in collaboration with dog s, handlers and breeders and offers all dogs – pedigree or cross breed – pup or adult – [...]
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Important! Canine Bloating!
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Important! Canine Bloating! Very important information about bloat a very serious medical condition that is extremely dangerous to dogs. It is rare that you get to see a video of [...]
Tampa Dog News: Sign the Promise, Be a Responsible Dog Owner!
In recognition of Responsible Dog Ownership Day, The DogSmith encourages every dog lover to participate in Responsible Dog Ownership Day activities and sign the AKC’s Pet Promise! Washington County Fl – The American Kennel Club’s [...]
Dog Training Tampa Testimonial: Client Success!
Dog Training Tampa Testimonial: Client Success! Client success! Daisy used to chase squirrels in her back yard, thanks to our My Dog Has Issues Group class her chasing days are over. 100% positively trained and [...]
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Death Cap Mushrooms
Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Death Cap Mushrooms As many of you know Angelica's min pin Turbo died as a result of eating an Amanita-type mushroom. Death Cap mushrooms are extremely toxic and dangerous and [...]