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Dogs Take Cues From Us

Posted on April 16, 2021April 9, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

It is unfortunate that the idea that we can reinforce fear in our pets is still so prevalent.  Frankly, nothing can be further from the truth. Think about this:  Fear is an emotion, involuntary for the subject feeling it, so how then can we make a dent on it by consoling our pet? This is…

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Evaluations and Negotiations

Posted on April 9, 2021April 16, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Life is really an ongoing set of evaluations and negotiations affecting those that are part of our lives, be it a child, friend, parent, and even our pets. If reaching a consensus where all parties get something they want or need is difficult, imagine when there is one silent partner “sitting at the negotiation table.”…

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Dogs and Resource Guarding

Posted on April 2, 2021March 26, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Resource guarding of anything that a dog considers valuable is normal dog behavior. It goes back to- you guess it, evolution. Dogs are opportunistic feeders and scavengers.  In other words, in the wild, dogs do not know when their next meal will appear so they eat when food becomes available. In addition, they are scavengers…

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Bite Inhibition

Posted on March 26, 2021March 19, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

When it comes to any behavior including dog bites, looking at the context surrounding the episode will give us some very much-needed information. What I am saying is that not all bites are the same. Even sometimes people cannot even agree on what they call a bite. This is the typical example of a herding…

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Playing and Teaching Boundary Games dog training class

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Hello Pet Guardians, Going, going, gone! If you are thinking about joining the Playing and Teaching Boundary Games dog training class, do so now! Registration closes soon and there are only a few spots left! Watch the video on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umxjhRm9gKU Learn more here: https://chacodogtraining.com/event/playing-and-teaching-boundary-games/?instance_id=5667&fbclid=IwAR3mcEF_Om1_RtBe4w8iRxWr0zg53-GZb6cePaV2sfBpqUOaX08GnO_F-pU What do your dogs do when the doorbell rings? Or…

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Front Door Impulse Control

Posted on March 19, 2021March 13, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

For some dogs impulse control at the front door is literally mission impossible. Rio is one of those dogs! Her impulse control in other circumstances such as waiting to be released to go after a toy is superb. The reason behind the lack of impulse control at the front door could be for a myriad…

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What’s in it for ME?

Posted on March 12, 2021March 5, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

Dogs notoriously make sense of their environment by predominantly using their sense of smell and sight. Their top priority always being the one of safety – of being safe. Their world is basically divided into two categories: safe and unsafe. After the dog has decided that a certain thing, person, etc. is safe, their next…

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A wagging tail

Posted on March 5, 2021April 17, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

A while back I was working with a couple and their very aggressive dog. His displays of fear and aggression which constitutes barking, growling, and lunging are quite sobering, and I really take them seriously. De-escalating the situation is part of what I need to do as well as making sure I don’t get bitten….

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Slow Down & Become Observant

Posted on February 26, 2021February 19, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

When we’re slowing down, it has many benefits.  It permits us to enjoy what is in front of us- begging for our undivided attention.  It allows us to make better decisions, it calms frail nerves and it splendidly reminds us that while the clock is ticking we can choose to show up to live our…

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How much physical exercise does your dog need?

Posted on February 19, 2021February 13, 2021 by Almudena Ortiz Cue

This morning I proceed to gather what is needed for the morning exercise routine for the dogs. We begin as we always do, but I notice shortly thereafter that Deuce is taking a rest after almost every retrieve of the ball. Later on, Rio sort of bails out on our favorite game.  Huh? I am…

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10:00 am Playing and Teaching Boundary Games @ CHACO's Hub
Playing and Teaching Boundary Games @ CHACO's Hub
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – Apr 24 @ 11:00 am
Playing and Teaching Boundary Games @ CHACO's Hub
Playing and Teaching Boundary Games          Registration is now closed. A boundary can be anything that signals to your dog that it must remain on it until released by you. Some typical...
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8:30 am How to teach Optimism, Grit and ... @ CHACO's Hub
How to teach Optimism, Grit and ... @ CHACO's Hub
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How to teach Optimism, Grit and Flexibility @ CHACO's Hub
How to teach Optimism, Grit and Flexibility. 3 spots left Registration closes Wed. May 5th at 5 pm or when class is full. Even though it appears that optimism, grit, and flexibility are related to...
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