Sentences with phrase «behavior means the dog»

An incompatible behavior means the dog can not possibly jump up if they are doing the behavior.

While many dog owners assume aggressive behavior means the dog is dominant, this is only one of many categories of canine aggression.

Not exact matches

This study shows that the gazing behavior of dogs is not only following the physical properties of images, but also the information presented in the image and its semantic meaning.

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs both in animals and humans alike when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (such as the bell ringing and the feeding, or a particular behavior and the electric shock), so that the response originally elicited by the second stimulus (the secretion of saliva that originally occurs in the presence of food or the unpleasant sensation that follows an electric shock) is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone (meaning that after a number of repetitions, the sound of the bell is enough to make the dog salivate like it does in the presence of food and the engagement in unwanted behavior is enough to make you feel the same discomfort an electric shock would cause).

This means it is possible to change or alter a dog's behavior through environmental influence — either good or bad.

While the Korean dogs were a special case — one that SDHS is proud to have been involved with — it's the everyday rehabilitation situation that keeps the Behavior Center staff going, knowing that the interventions they provide really mean the difference between life and death for many of the animals they serve.

Our basic obedience and behavior modification programs are all commitment based, so that means we will commit to working with you until all of your dog's behaviors are fixed.

Poop eating is very common behavior in domesticated dogs, it is referred to as coprophagy which means eating of feces or dung.

The State of Colorado also enacted a statute that requires local law enforcement to undergo training to differentiate between threatening and non-threatening dog behaviors, and employ non-lethal means whenever possible.

Positive Reinforcement (e.g. rewards) means that reinforcement is delivered for the desirable alternative behavior, and that such reinforcement is of higher value to the dog than the reinforcement the dog has received in the past for the unwanted behavior.

Theoretically, yes — one of the hallmarks of an effective behavior modification plan is that the dog is always kept «under threshold,» meaning that we never push the dog to the point where he becomes anxious or upset.

The Shake Can has been referred to by various trainers as a means of correcting your dog from ill behaviors.

* Training / Behavior Modification hasn't resulted in an acceptable change in the dog; * There is significant risk and / or evidence that dog is going to seriously injure someone; aggression problems don't automatically mean the dog will injure someone or is dangerous; I am referring to the idea that even with reasonable precautions, supervision, training and behavior modification, the dog is still going to get around all of that and hurt someone; * You have made a reasonable effort to work with the dog and situation; meaning you have PAID a professional to help you, worked the situation properly and diligently, and you still can't trust the dog to not hurt itself, another animal or a person; * The dog is so dangerous you can't place the dog with someone else; * The owner isn't willing, or is unable, or unqualified, to work with the dog any further, even with supervised professional help; some people won't follow instructions, so some of these dogs would be fine in the hands of someone else, but not the current owner; * Regardless what you do (behavior modification, training, and / or behavioral medications) nothing has made the dog manageable, and your trainer is recommending you consider euthanasia; * Even behavioral medications can't alleviate the problem; I am experienced working with drugs prescribed by veterinarians and can give you feedback as to how things are going, or when you might wish to consider another drug; * This dog is too dangerous to woBehavior Modification hasn't resulted in an acceptable change in the dog; * There is significant risk and / or evidence that dog is going to seriously injure someone; aggression problems don't automatically mean the dog will injure someone or is dangerous; I am referring to the idea that even with reasonable precautions, supervision, training and behavior modification, the dog is still going to get around all of that and hurt someone; * You have made a reasonable effort to work with the dog and situation; meaning you have PAID a professional to help you, worked the situation properly and diligently, and you still can't trust the dog to not hurt itself, another animal or a person; * The dog is so dangerous you can't place the dog with someone else; * The owner isn't willing, or is unable, or unqualified, to work with the dog any further, even with supervised professional help; some people won't follow instructions, so some of these dogs would be fine in the hands of someone else, but not the current owner; * Regardless what you do (behavior modification, training, and / or behavioral medications) nothing has made the dog manageable, and your trainer is recommending you consider euthanasia; * Even behavioral medications can't alleviate the problem; I am experienced working with drugs prescribed by veterinarians and can give you feedback as to how things are going, or when you might wish to consider another drug; * This dog is too dangerous to wobehavior modification, the dog is still going to get around all of that and hurt someone; * You have made a reasonable effort to work with the dog and situation; meaning you have PAID a professional to help you, worked the situation properly and diligently, and you still can't trust the dog to not hurt itself, another animal or a person; * The dog is so dangerous you can't place the dog with someone else; * The owner isn't willing, or is unable, or unqualified, to work with the dog any further, even with supervised professional help; some people won't follow instructions, so some of these dogs would be fine in the hands of someone else, but not the current owner; * Regardless what you do (behavior modification, training, and / or behavioral medications) nothing has made the dog manageable, and your trainer is recommending you consider euthanasia; * Even behavioral medications can't alleviate the problem; I am experienced working with drugs prescribed by veterinarians and can give you feedback as to how things are going, or when you might wish to consider another drug; * This dog is too dangerous to wobehavior modification, training, and / or behavioral medications) nothing has made the dog manageable, and your trainer is recommending you consider euthanasia; * Even behavioral medications can't alleviate the problem; I am experienced working with drugs prescribed by veterinarians and can give you feedback as to how things are going, or when you might wish to consider another drug; * This dog is too dangerous to work with.

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Many modern dogs will howl in response to high - pitched sounds, but did you know that this behavior dates back to the days of the wolf pack and was used as a means of long - distance communication?

This means gradually exposing your dog to the fearful stimuli and rewarding or praising him when he exhibits the desired behavior.

It would be good if both camps worked on improving their own behavior and what that means for dogs, instead of fighting each other.

When owners try to force dogs that weren't meant to be pets into the pet role, then they get behaviors that the dog can't help but do.

Take the time to teach your dog that different hand signals and different words mean different behaviors.

While the younger dogs might still need to overcome certain behavior hurdles and learn more appropriate habits, this doesn't mean you have to wait until they're several years old before basic obedience is achieved!

The growing number of pet owners means that there is more of a demand for services that focus on dog behavior.

This means your dog will engage more and more in these polite behaviors.

Positive reinforcement means that I encourage and focus on reinforcing your dog for appropriate behavior with no, or minimal, corrections for «mistakes.»

We actually condition our dogs to behave as they do, so getting desired behavior means knowing when to praise, when to give attention, when to ignore, and when to scold.

That means when you correct the whining behavior, the dog often doesn't know why he is being corrected.

They may or may not become the best of friends, the new dog may or may not be affected by the resident dog's separation anxiety, and at the end of the day, even if it works in theory, there are still those times where the new dog may have to be separated from the resident dog which means the underlying behavior problem of alone - time anxiety will still be there in full force.

Many of the behaviors that are commonly attributed to «dominance» are normal dog behaviors that have been inadvertently reinforced by well - meaning humans.

A key question, then, for veterinary professionals who need to refer their clients to a dog trainer or behavior consultant, is whether they will refer to those who promote methods that include pain and fear as a means of motivation, or those who use more progressive methods that rely on scientifically - supported protocols based on positive reinforcement and seek to do no harm.

It does mean you must always be careful when introducing your pit bull to another dog and never take good behavior for granted.

Purchasing and using a tool is not meant to make your dog automatically walk perfectly and for that behavior to stick forever.

In most cases, this behavior simply means that a dog has an itch that needs to be scratched.

Tip: as mentioned, terriers are quite intelligent dogs that are quick to learn, and this goes both ways meaning that they are fast in learning good behaviors with proper motivation, but they're equally fast in learning bad habits.

Sure, but it doesn't mean the dog should be allowed to continue its bad behavior now that it's being treated properly.

Sadly, research has shown that while aversive techniques may work, these do not inherently teach dogs what an acceptable behavior really means.

She is a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant that has a passion for empowering dog owners with the education and means to have a great relationship with their dogs.

«Suppressed» behavior doesn't mean the dog or child is trained, simply that by virtue of not moving too much its hard to be annoying to others.

As already presented above, understanding the genetic makeup of your dog means you're also able to explain its otherwise peculiar behavior.

Correcting dog behavior means occasionally thinking like a dog.

Reward your dog with treats when he performs the correct behavior, teach him the meaning of the word «no,» and try to punish negative behavior with verbal commands.

Stressed people are less consistent with both the good stuff and with creating consistent and behaviorally correct solutions for their dog's behavior... meaning less praise and more angry yelling, less quality efforts and more neglect and even intentional abuse of the family dog.

Well - meaning owners attempting to decrease this behavior will push the dog away with a stern voice, indicating in our best human language that we don't appreciate the behavior and the dog should keep its distance.

Take notice of your dog's behavior as licking, scratching, and rashes can often mean that he is suffering from a food - related allergy or stomach sensitivity as these are common for pitbulls.

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Separation distress doesn't necessarily mean the pup feels anxious and probably is a more accurate description of dogs displaying separation behaviors.

Positive reinforcement means constantly rewarding good behavior, so instead of giving dogs a bigger savory treat every time — which won't be good for their waistline — break up the already smaller Lil» Trainers ™ so there will be no guilt and all the good behavior.

The clicker's meaning ultimately remains always the same to a dog's ears: it communicates a reward is on its ways courtesy of a performed behavior.

You are responsible for your dog's behavior in public; a leash gives you a means of keeping control over your dog to assure its safety and good behavior.

I David Baron at Superdog, because of his credentials and National Recognition as a leading expert in Aggressive and fearful dogs, dogs with Severe... I mean Severe Behavior Problems.

Just because you are not experiencing problem behaviors now and you can't possibly believe that your dog would ever act in an unacceptable way, does not mean a thing — they can and they will!

«HB 97 is great for Utah because it finally means that dangerous dog laws can focus on behavior — both of the owner and the dog — rather than breed or appearance.