Behavior FAQ <> DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF <>

Some helpful tips to make living with your dog more enjoyable!
[see reprint policy below]

1. Manage the situation to prevent what you don't want rehearsed
2. Train for what you do want
3. Be consistent and reinforce, reinforce, reinforce
4. Gradually relax management bits, testing to see if training is taking over

You have to grit your teeth and establish new habits for yourself during this process. And that might mean inconvenience on your part.
.............................................................................-- Helix Fairweather

PUPPY STUFF

Are You Ready for a Dog in Your Life?

Picking the Right Puppy

Your New Puppy

Early Puppy Socialization

Ongoing Socialization

Developmental Stages

Excessive Mouthing and Biting

House Training

House Training the Small Breed Dog

Crate Training

Sleeping Through the Night

New Puppy Owner Blues

LIVING WITH MORE THAN ONE DOG

Living with Littermates

When should I get a second pup?

Raising and Training Multiple Dogs

Working a Group at the Same Time

Learning to Share

Howling When I Walk a Sibling

ADOLESCENT DOGS

When Does Adolescence Begin?

You and Your Teenage Dog

Impulse Control

Is your adolescent dog testing your patience?

My other dog was NEVER this bad!

The Importance of Spaying and Neutering

Mounting

Marking

The Escape Artist

The Door Dasher

On-Leash Reactivity

LEADERSHIP & PACK ORDER

Connected Pets

Follow the Leader - Who's in Charge?

Work to Earn

The Spoiled Dog

Time-Out!

Permission - the ultimate pack leader tool!

When to say "No"

The Problem with Punishment

From the Dog's Point of View
.....- why "alpha rolls" are a bad idea!

Resource Guarding

The Connection Between Health & Behavior

DOGS IN THE FAMILY

Kids & Dogs

Toddlers & Dogs

Preparing for New Baby

DOG SPEAK

Dog Body Language

Body Language Examples & Diagrams

Human Space Invaders

Leaky greetings

WORRIED DOGS

Fear and Reactivity in Adolescence

Stressed at the Vet Clinic

Car Sickness

Separation Anxiety

Your Dog and the Mailman

NORMAL DOG BEHAVIOR

Intelligent Diversions and Creative Play

Chewing and Destruction

Digging

Barking

Begging

Jumping up

Counter Thieving

Cat Chasing

The Problem with Outdoor Dogs

Dogs in the Country (an article from the CAPPDT)

Poop Eating *ugh*& Rock Eating

TRAINING TIPS

The Rule of Rewards

Increasing Motivation

Attention is Everything!

Great Expectations

Come When Called

Does your dog pull on leash?

The Overstimulated Hyper Dog

Tricks - not just for kids!

Anticipation

Living with Herding Breeds

Training the Small Breed Dog

GAMES

How to Play With Your Dog

Good Games, Bad Games

Tug of War?

Outdoor Fun with Your Dog

WORKING DOGS

Would My Dog Make a Good Pet Therapy Dog?

Can I Train My Own Service Dog?

Public Access Standard for Working Service Dogs

Couldn't I just send my dog to you for training?

Search and Rescue

Dog Sports

COMMON QUESTIONS

Should my dog sleep in bed with me?

No "people food"?

Homemade Treat Recipes

Foods & Feeding

Fit or FAT?

Foiling the Finicky Fido

Does your dog get enough Exercise?

Grooming tips

My dog has a TICK!

How do I trim my dogs toenails?

Are you like the "Dog Whisperer?"

Learning Dog Training From Television?

Want to learn more?

BEHAVIOR 101 LECTURES
Mini-seminars to help you better
understand your dog -
establish leadership, and
read canine communication signals.

Leadership, What is My Dog Saying?

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior

SPECIAL CLASSES FOR
SOCIAL ISSUES
For dogs who are uncomfortable
or reactive in new situations
with other animals or people.

Social Skills, Remedial Rovers

Some great behavior articles:

From the Humane Society of Silicon Valley
Taking the Lead - great site from the UK
Awesome website full of behavior links from Australia
Howtodothings.com - articles on pet and animals
Helpful articles by Kelly Marshall - Ohmydogsupplies.com

More Amazing Articles:

Canine Concepts is packed full of articles about dog training and how to solve
common behaviour problems. Their shop has alot of very innovative and unique products
from training equipment to designer collars and leads.

Courtesy of Canine Concepts

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NEED SPECIALIZED HELP?

Diamonds in the Ruff offers in-home behavior counseling

For more serious issues requiring veterinary behaviorist help
contact the Tufts University Behavior Clinic

Dana has completed our new CD-rom of behavior handouts, etc for vet clinics!
The reception has been fabulous. The CD also includes a copy of
our new veterinary permission slip, in case a student forgets to bring it along on a vet visit
or to give when referring a potential student, to save them a trip back to the clinic!

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