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Jim Crosby
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For another thing, a dog that commits to a default behavior feels comfortable and confident.
Leslie McDevitt • Control Unleashed Reactive To Relaxed
You’ll get 10x better results by elevating good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior, especially in children and animals.
The Technium • 103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known
hold each hand as if you are holding a tiny bird.
Greg McMillan • YOU (Only Faster)
Whenever she pulls, immediately stop and stand completely still until the leash relaxes, either because your dog has taken a step back or has turned around to give you focus. When the leash is nicely relaxed, proceed on your walk. Repeat this as necessary.
Victoria Stilwell • Train Your Dog Positively: Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!
practice makes permanent—that
Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, Katie Yezzi • Practice Perfect
If your puppy already likes to grab things and have you chase him, start by teaching your dog that you will not go chasing him. If your dog grabs and runs, ignore him. He will get bored and drop the item on his own.