Behavior modification

Upcoming Event at Courteous Canine, Inc.: Fun Day of Dog Dock Jumping and Agility!

By |Upcoming Event|

Upcoming Event at Courteous Canine, Inc.: Fun Day of Dog Dock Jumping and Agility! Courteous Canine, Inc. and Health Mutt Present A fun day of Dock Jumping, Agility and Free Dog Training Advice Agility Run Thrus Nested courses Standard and Jumpers (Novice and Excellent) $5 per run $20 unlimited runs Dock Jumping $5 per five jumps or $20 for unlimited jumps (five jump cycles) Free [...]

Tampa Dog Training Tips: If Dogs Played Softball

By |Dog Training|

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 sun with one of my dogs at my feet, surrounded by friends, many who also brought their dogs, is a good memory. So this past weekend I was thrilled to [...]

Book Review: Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace

By |Book Review|

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 with dogs, especially those with issues. One protocol which burst onto the scene several years ago is known as “Nothing In Live Is Free (NILIF),” “Work to Earn,” and a [...]

Tampa Dog News: Bully Sticks Pose Dog Health Risk

By |Dog News|

  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 penis may pose health risks   Bully Sticks are a favorite for many dogs, please note the article here that explains it may pose health risks for our dogs.  I [...]

Tampa Dog Training Health and Safety:Natural Does NOT Mean Safe: Dog Shampoo can be Dangerous

By |Dog Health and Safety|

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 more click on the link to our blog.    https://www.necn.com/10/07/12/Dog-almost-dies-from-reaction-to-shampoo/landing.html?blockID=785261&feedID=11106

Tampa Dog Training Tip: Resource Guarding

By |Dog Training|

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 can actually make the dog more dangerous are: throwing things at the dog, shouting at dog, or hitting.  Resource guarding is about fear so to truly modify the problem you [...]

Tampa Dog News: Sign the Promise, Be a Responsible Dog Owner!

By |Blog, Dog News|

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 (AKC) Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Day is an annual series of events that take place across the nation during the entire month of September.  The flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership [...]

Dog Training Tampa Testimonial: Client Success!

By |Client Testimonial|

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 in a short period of time! [hana-flv-player video="https://courteouscanine.com//images/stories/videos/cc_dog_squirrel.flv" width="400" height="320" player="4" autoplay="false" loop="false" autorewind="true" /]

Tampa Dog Health and Safety: Death Cap Mushrooms

By |Dog Health and Safety|

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 Courteous Canine, Inc has been spreading the word since Turbo's death.  This mushroom commonly pops up after rain and while this can not be entirely prevented if you use a [...]

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