I hear the trainer telling attendees about his concept of “Horsenality” on a recent TV program that I am watching. He is referring to “Horsenality” as in the horse having a personality. I get it. Anyone that has spent time with an animal can attest to the fact that they are indeed individuals. However, what…
Author: Almudena Ortiz Cue
How Many Dogs Friends are Needed to Keep a Dog Social?
Question: My 3-year-old 65 lb. female dog Wanda feels uncomfortable meeting new dogs while on walks due to her excitement of seeing another dog mixed with the frustration of being unable to appropriately interact because of the restraining leash. So at all costs I avoid having her meet new dogs when we’re out on walks….
Rules of Engagement
During the Xmas holiday we took the dogs snowshoeing. We found a spot where dogs were invited to run off-leash while we went snowshoeing. We were all excited to get out of the car to begin the “big adventure”. John was out of the car first and proceeded to let Deuce and Rio out of the…
Play Biting
Here is a not-so-trivia question for you…. Of all the things that your young puppy needs to learn pronto is… 1. To interact with friendly adult dogs. 2. To avoid eating foods that can make him sick. 3. To control the pressure of his bite on human skin. If you checked number #3 you deserve…
How To Stop My Dog From Chasing Squirrels
Question: Zora, my 16 month old Husky/GSD mix, is very well-behaved MOST of the time. However, when we go for walks, she spots squirrels, birds or cats well before I do. With no warning, she good-naturedly, yet violently lunges towards the prey. When she does this, I make her sit to calm herself, but when we resume walking…
Under-trained. Period.
I am heading towards our front gate to retrieve a package. And I am also waiting with Deuce and Rio for a friend of mine that is bringing her dog over to play. She shows up a bit earlier and spots the package. With the front gate now wide-open she retrieves the package. I guess…
Dog Training Classes Starting in January 2015!
We’re excited to inform you that C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., which is located in Tesuque – 15 min. North from Santa Fe, NM, has some wonderful upcoming dog training classes starting in the new year! Here are some of the details for the upcoming classes: Kinder Pup 1: Your puppy’s proper socialization…
Help with Dog eating other dog’s “poop”
Question: My question is regarding Tibault’s nasty habit of eating other dog’s poops, which makes me have to be hyper-vigilant on our walks. Anything I can do to train him not to eat poop? Answer: Hi Gita, Sure, a nasty habit indeed but depending on whom you ask! Right? Dogs can eat their own excrement…
Go!
Holidays are great opportunities for recharging. Besides perhaps getting more shuteye and visiting with friends, I do like to keep things somewhat routine for the dogs. We might add a new place to visit or just spend more time hanging out. This Thanksgiving weekend I spent the time upping my Frisbee game with them. Playing Frisbee is:…
Praise or Petting?
Have you ever wondered if your dog is truly reinforced by your petting? Do you think that your dog would find your petting to be more reinforcing than that of a stranger? And what about praise? Is it a relevant and sought-after reinforcer for dogs? The answers may surprise you… In a recent study conducted by…