Oh Behave® Dog Training Blog
Dog Training Tips, Dog Friendly Events in South Florida, Information on Dog Behavior
Maddie’s Brush with Therapy Work
In belated honor of the Veteran’s Day holiday, I wanted to share an amazing experience from last year. My dog Maddie visited a World War II veteran to give him a little love and furry therapy. A special thanks goes to Kay Intemann for reaching out to me, trusting me, and giving Maddie an opportunity to give a little happiness to a hero.
“My Dog Has Issues, I Have No Life”
Many of the common complaints I hear from dog owners, are behaviors that are very isolating. A credentialed dog trainer can assist dogs and owners to work through temporary lifestyle adjustments.
Hurricane Preparation for You and Your Dog (other pets too)
Although I hate to jump on the media hype for approaching storms, I strongly suggest having a plan that includes your pets. My website has a page devoted completely to having a hurricane plan that includes your pets.
Finally, A Solution for Pet Accidents on Rugs
Dos and don’ts for cleaning pet accidents on rugs from the experts at Oriental Rug Care in Fort Lauderdale.
“My Dog Bit Someone by Accident”
When I speak to clients about bite incidents, sometimes I hear them describe it as “My dog bit someone by accident. The danger in thinking a bite incident is an accident is that it is assumed that the event is random and will not happen again. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Mother’s Day Wishes from Oh Behave
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Dog Mom friends!
You Can’t Lie to Your Dog
Because humans communicate verbally, we hear what people say and then observe what they do. Have you heard the saying “walking the talk”?
But what if there was no “talk”? What if you learned about people based on only what they do? Welcome to the world of dogs.
My Dog Won’t Listen! Are You Over-Cueing Your Dog?
When dogs don’t listen to their owners, it can be a very frustrating experience for the human. What if you were actually teaching your dog to ignore you? Here are four tips to help your dog tune in!
Preventing Separation Anxiety
The best way to prevent separation anxiety is to raise a confident puppy. It is important for your puppy or dog to spend time alone, while the owners are home and when they are not home and provide enriching and engaging outlets for self soothing.
The Power of “Watch Me”
Watch me can be a very powerful tool to get your dog’s focus. This skill is helpful in so many situations. Here are a few of my favorites.