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National Dog behavior; Relationships with dogs

NILIF – A Training Buzz Word

The principle of NILIF (“Nothing In Life Is Free”) is that your dog needs to work for everything he deems valuable. Under NILIF,...
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Using people food as treats

Last fall, on one of the last warm days of the season, my German Shepherd Trista and I found ourselves having breakfast together at an outdoor café...
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The dangers of too much freedom

People frequently complain about the issues that arise from a pup who has not yet learned proper house manners. Perhaps you’re familiar with...
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The mouthy dog (part II)

Demand BehaviorDogs may use a host of behaviors, such as barking, whining, pawing, even nipping, in order to incite what they want, such as play,...
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