This is the human-side-of-the-leash training video that comes after the above video "WHY does my dog DO that?" on the
givesmiles.us K9 behavior YouTube channel. It's called "12 Common Mistakes People Make with Their Dogs (and How Easy it is to Avoid Them)."
The 12 common mistakes discussed are:
(1) Expecting the best from under-exercised dogs.
(2) Expecting dogs to calmly sit, down or stay when they are all wound up. (Picture someone screaming Sit! Down! or Stay! to a hopping hound or dashing Doberman. It's much better to drop the dog's energy level through a little directed movement, then ask them to sit, down or stay when they are calmer and more focused.)
(3) Expecting dogs to readily respond to you when their focus isn't on you.
(4) Introducing dogs face-to-face on tight leashes.
(5) Reaching toward or over dogs you don't know. (There are much better
and safer ways to say hello!)
(6) Kenneling dogs face-to-face with their triggers (other dogs, most commonly).
(7) Not addressing human excitement (calmly), so it doesn't fuel unwanted behaviors in dogs.
(8) Breaking the 2 Golden Rules. (First rule: Reward what you want. Second rule: Stop rewarding what you DON'T want!)
(9) Not rewarding
calmness and
relaxation as good behavioral choices.
(10) Not leading the way at times when decision-making is important, so dogs step up to make poor decisions on their own.
(11) Not recognizing the effect of horror-mones on a dog's behavior.
(12) Over-fueling dogs by over-feeding.
Just a little good food for thought...
Lynne
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Lynne Swanson
Safe Harbor Farm K9
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2022 01:51 PM
From: Charlotte Otero
Subject: May 2022 Resource Drive: Behavior / Training
The focus for our resource drive this month is dog & cat behavior / training!
Since effective training involves shelter/rescue staff/volunteers and the pet parent, we are collecting resources that can be shared either internally with staff and volunteers or externally with members of your community. We're looking to share everything with regard to behavior - SOPs, training materials, kennel signs, behavior plans, etc.
You Can Participate In Two Ways:
1. Upload/Share Behavior or Training Resources on this thread
2. Reply with a request for a specific Behavior or Training Resource you NEED
What Type of Resources Should You Share?
- External-facing (e.g., handouts on resource guarding, educational webcasts for the public, on-site or virtual training opportunities your organization offers, etc.)
- Internal-facing (e.g., training protocols for staff/volunteers, SOPs, monitoring forms, behavior modification protocols, welfare assessments, etc.)
Where Will All the Behavior/Training Resources be Stored? How do I view them?
We have several folders in the MPF Resource Library. Click on the links below to open the folders and view the resources. We will continue to add to these folders as members share their resources.
Share & You'll Be Entered To Win $50
Everyone who uploads a file, shares a resource on this thread or replies with information on behavior/training that your organization offers during the month of May will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Amazon, Petco or PetSmart (winner's choice). Start sharing now!
Pro-Tips for sharing resources:
- Use the "Upload File" button when replying to this thread to attach a file. We encourage you to attach the file versus hyperlinking to the file whenever possible. Files that are attached to discussion threads are automatically added to the Maddie's Pet Forum Resource Library so attaching helps make the resource searchable and improves accessibility within the forum.
- Yes, you can share resources that your organization did not create. Sharing is caring and this applies to resources too! Make sure the creator allows the resource to be shared publicly and be sure to give credit to the creator or source organization.
#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
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Charlotte Otero
Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
she/her
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