Habituation vs Desensitization Differences in Dog Training

Habituation vs Desensitization Differences in Dog Training

These two behavioral training methods focus on reducing a dog’s discomfort using stimulus between a particular individual, situation, or environmental factor. While habituation and desensitization methods both use repetition and incentive processes, their system works in different ways and scenarios. Behavior Training Much of dog training is based on behaviorism, which relies on repetition, with …

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Best Time To Start Training A Puppy

Best Time To Start Training A Puppy

Training a dog should be fun for both of you, there is no need to spend hours relentlessly urging your dog to perform for you, as this will only frustrate you and allow your dog to become bored. Make your training sessions fun for your dog and reward him with a few extra treats whenever …

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Housebreaking 101: How to Start House Training an Older Dog

Housebreaking 101: How to Start House Training an Older Dog

If you learn these proper techniques, strategies, and tips before housebreaking an older dog, it can help ease them into obedience training. Before you start any house training regiment, first make sure you are well-prepared and have an action plan in place. Housebreaking Here is a list of things you need in order to prepare …

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Puppy Potty Training Guide

Puppy Potty Training Guide

First of all, when it comes to potty training a puppy there are a few things you should learn to expect. Firstly, potty training puppies will never be completely predictable no matter how many puppies you’ve trained. This is not to say it doesn’t get easier (and it’s not that hard in the first place), …

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Puppy made a mess at home

How to Stop a Dog From Destroying Your House When Gone

If your new puppy is chewing up everything in his sight, know there are certain ways to deter, correct, and punish their unwanted behavior. Puppies might be the cutest little things on earth, but they can be very frustrating when they chew and destroy things, Puppy Proofing Make life a lot easier for both you …

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