Better Nature Dog Training Blog
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San Francisco Bay Area dog trainer Jeff Stallings publishes magazine articles and blog posts about a wide range of dog training and behavior issues. As a nationally certified Dog trainer, Jeff exploits decades of experience teaching across several fields to help and teach a puppy how to get the best along in life.
Better Nature Dog Training Blog
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Inventive management may lead to immediate results for some problem dog behaviors, but real change takes kindness, time and patience.
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Reward-based training is scientifically proven to more quickly train dogs to learn desirable behaviors. Treats are your dog's paycheck, not a bribe!
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Naturally fearful puppies and dogs can often learn to be more confident through controlled exposure and a program of desensitization and counter-conditioning.
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Feeling safe is more important than even water or food, and if we violate our dogs’ need for safety, we also infringe upon their ability to think and learn.
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Set your dog up to behave in ways you find acceptable while providing the mental and physical stimulation he needs to thrive.
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When training a dog or puppy, random and intermittent treat rewards improve command learning faster than too many treats—or too few. Be your dog's slot machine!
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A positive interrupter redirects your dog’s attention from an unwanted or destructive behavior to an activity or command you’d rather he be doing.
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The domestic puppy’s unique capacity for socialization to multiple species sets people up for a role that would otherwise be served by their parents.
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While it’s okay to find your next puppy or dog on the Internet, it’s best to spend time with your potential new companion animal before bringing him or her home.
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