by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
In our dog-friendly training secrets for enlightened dog lovers – Chief Cheery Officer (CCO) Kiyo recommends that we pay lots of attention to understanding if a dog is stressed. There’s ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress. ‘Good’...
by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
In our new series of dog-friendly training secrets for enlightened dog lovers – Chief Cheery Officer (CCO) Kiyo recommends that we pay lots of attention to understanding if a dog is stressed. There’s ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress....
by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
Today, in our dog-friendly training tip for enlightened dog lovers – Chief Cheery Officer (CCO) Kiyo shows how learning an appropriate set of life and social skills means he can go almost everywhere! A sociable and confident dog doesn’t have to greet every...
by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
Insights from a non-dog person…listen well! Jining and I were having lunch today in sunny LA, and I again bemoaned the fact that many dog owners and supposed dog lovers alike, seem to zero in on the most inappropriate training tactics for their fearful or...
by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
Today, in our dog-friendly training tip for enlightened dog lovers – Chief Cheery Officer (CCO) Kiyo shows that it’s learning together that creates the bond between a dog and his human! Kiyo would not have been able to do this when he first came home as it...
by cheerfuldogs | Behaviour Modification, Canine Body Language, Dog Behavior, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Stress Signals, Dog Training, Force-free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement
Today, in our dog-friendly training tip for enlightened dog lovers – Chief Cheery Officer (CCO) Kiyo demonstrates his staying power! “Stay and relax!”, invites Kiyo. A “stay” is a 2-part behaviour: “stay” means...