How to tell separation anxiety from boredom and other problems, and what to do about it.
The Dog Trainer host Jolanta Benal is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (www.ccpdt.org), working with private clients who need help with general manners or with serious difficulties such as aggression and separation anxiety. She also participates in the Safety Net program of New York City’s municipal animal shelter system, working to keep pets in their homes. Her approach is generally behaviorist (Pavlovian, Skinnerian and post-Skinnerian learning theory) with a big helping of ethology (animal behavior as observed in non-experimental settings). She’s happy to report that the science supports dog-friendly, human-friendly training, with plenty of rewards and fun.
Many popular training guides advise that you punish your dog for showing aggression. Why that’s counterproductive, and what to do instead.
Learn how to use not only treats but any everyday interaction to teach your dog good manners.
Why do dogs eat feces? How can you stop them?
The science of play, and what it might offer your relationship with your dog.
Learn how to tell when dog play is normal and fun, and when it’s going wrong.
What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused?
Train your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it.
A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home.
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