Does your dog surf the counters? Did some naughty habits emerge during the holiday chaos?
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Remember that ATTENTION is the Number 1 motivator for your dog! Dogs are naturally opportunistic scavengers, so their instinct is to find the highest reward for the least work.
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Remmy knows that when he is at his grandparents, he can get away with a lot, so his paws go up on the counter. When he does this he either gets attention, chased for whatever he snagged (a different type of attention), or a tasty treat – all of these are like hitting the jackpot for him!
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Understanding the reason for the behavior is part of how our training programs help you learn to speak dog. We support you step-by-step to overcome undesired behaviors and teach your dog and family how to have fun while practicing mannerly skills to enable you to live your best life!
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Have you seen any new behaviors after the holiday? Have any old habits resurfaced?
