Not all dogs are social butterflies—and that’s OK. Your goal isn’t to make your dog love everyone. Your goal is to help them feel safe, confident, and secure. Let go of other people’s expectations.
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Many of our clients wonder when they can stop using treats during training. The reality is that treats should remain a powerful tool throughout your dog’s life, especially for recall training. Understanding how to use treats effectively can transform even the most “stubborn” dog into a reliable responder.
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When a dog growls, barks, or snaps at strangers, it’s easy to assume they’re keeping you safe. If they’ve positioned themselves between you and a perceived threat, it looks just like your dog is being loyal and brave. And that’s what a good dog does, right?
Is Your Dog Protecting You? How Do You Know? Read Post »
Hold on. What is Day Training? Day training is a convenient and highly effective service where a professional dog trainer
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When you’re working with two reactive dogs, everything hinges on keeping both dogs under threshold. If you go too close, too fast, the more reactive dog might become sensitized or worsen over time. That’s exactly what we want to avoid.
Teaming Up for Success: Dual-Dog Reactivity Practice Read Post »
This phenomenon has a name: Sudden Environmental Contrasts, or SECs. And if you live with a fearful, reactive, or under-socialized dog, understanding SECs is key to helping them feel safe in our very unpredictable human world.
Sudden Movement and Fear in Dogs Read Post »
Train your own HELPER DOG AKA in-home skilled companion DOG! We can help! Could you benefit from a service dog
Train your own Helper Dog! We can help! Read Post »
The Hidden Risks of Board and Train Programs It sounds so convenient! Send your dog to a training facility for
The Hidden Risks of Board and Train Programs Read Post »
Imagine a secret pathway to transform your puppy into a confident, socially savvy dog. What if a suitable puppy class
How the Right Puppy Class Can Change Everything Read Post »
The Science of Successful Dog Training: Debunking Myths and Embracing Positive Methods Discover why science-based, force-free dog training outshines outdated
The Science of Successful Dog Training: Debunking Myths Read Post »
Why Obedience Training Isn’t Fixing Your Dog’s Behavior (And What Will) “We took a group class.” These five words, which
Why Obedience Training Isn’t Fixing Your Dog’s Behavior (And What Will) Read Post »
7 Crucial Qualities to Look for in a Dog Trainer: Choose Wisely for Your Pup Did you know that dog
7 Crucial Qualities to Look for in a Dog Trainer Read Post »
10 Qualities of a Bar Dog: Is Your Pup Ready for Pub Life? But first! Laws regarding dogs in bars
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10 Ways to Help Your Fearful Dog: Expert Guidance for Anxious Pets I have a fearful dog. OK, I have
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Understanding and Treating Separation-Related Behavior in Dogs Separation Anxiety in dogs is more than just mild distress – it’s a
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Read Post »
Socialization is for Parties, not Puppies: A Guide to Proper Puppy Exposure Hooray! You got a new puppy! Of course,
Socialization is for Parties, not Puppies Read Post »
Some Dogs Hump: Understanding and Managing Mounting Behavior Some dogs hump. Young and old dogs, intact and altered dogs, male
Here’s a quick rundown on three fun recall games that make “coming when called” something your dog actively looks forward to:
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The goal isn’t really obedience (ugh, that’s a future post). It’s building such a strong positive association that your dog genuinely wants to be with you. When you achieve that, you’ve arrived. And, IMO, there is nothing flashier than a well-trained recall.
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It’s not about tossing treats randomly. When you are training, every treat you deliver reinforces a microbehavior such as looking at the trigger calmly, checking in with you, staying still, or simply not reacting. The more treats you’re handing out, the more good choices your dog is making.
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What’s a Time-of-Day Reminder? The service dog performs a trained task associated with a specific time of day to remind
5 Time-of-Day Reminders We Love Read Post »
If you’re socializing a puppy, practicing with your dog around distractions, or training your own service dog, you may be
Dog-Friendly Stores in Central NC Read Post »
This list provides examples of the most common service tasks we train at Good Human Dog Training. Because one person’s
Service Dog Training Tasks Read Post »
I love naming dogs. Due to a compromise in my home, my favorite names will never be taken for my
Dog Names (Beyond Bella and Bailey) Read Post »
10 Ways to Help a Puppy Crying in the Crate Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can
10 Ways to Help a Puppy Crying in the Crate Read Post »
Learn how dogs show stress and what those singles mean.
20 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed Out Read Post »
Dog trainers are people trainers, so it’s no surprise that online learning has quickly become the preferred way to train
Five Benefits of Online Dog Training Read Post »
Dogs don’t show stress by day-drinking box wine. Learn how to see the signs of stress before it gets real.
Ladder of Stress in Canines Read Post »
If you have talked to your Good Human dog trainer for more than 5 minutes, you know we are big
Canine Enrichment FAQs Read Post »
Appropriate greetings do not come naturally for dogs or people, we all have to learn them. So, how does a dog get these beneficial skills, socialization, and exercise? If your dog is interested in making some new friends, here are some things you might consider.
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