Tag: dog behavior

  • Dog/dog Aggression Part 1

    Dog/dog Aggression Part 1

    This is an excerpt from Linda’s new book, Do No Harm™ Dog Training and Behavior Manual, available to download here. There’s nothing pet parents like more than socializing with their dogs. They often want everyone to like their dog and they want their dog to like everyone… including other dogs. Pet parents may feel it’s…

  • Appropriate Play Between Dogs

    Appropriate Play Between Dogs

    This is an excerpt from Linda’s book, Do No Harm™ Dog Training and Behavior Manual, available to download here. Play between dogs should be a two-way street. Dogs should take turns chasing each other where neither dog is a bully or a target, so play goes back and forth. You should not hear a puppy…

  • Enrich Your Dog’s Life to Thrive

    Enrich Your Dog’s Life to Thrive

    This is an excerpt from Linda’s book, Do No Harm™ Dog Training and Behavior Manual, available to download here. Provide enrichment for your dog with ongoing training, games, toys, and jobs for your dog in order to improve the quality of life and to enhance your relationship. Meet your dog’s social needs with regular walks, outings,…

  • Hierarchy of Dog Needs TM. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training

    Hierarchy of Dog Needs TM.   Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training

    Introducing the The Hierarchy of Dog Needs TM A Wellness and Humane Force-free Behavior Modification Guide Created by Linda Michaels, M.A. Psychology, Del Mar Dog Training The Hierarchy of Dog Needs was developed as a progressive Force-free alternative to the paradigms that have been, and that are currently available. You will note in the Hierarchy of Dog Needs…

  • WHEN AND HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PUPPY or NEW RESCUE. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training

    WHEN AND HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PUPPY or NEW RESCUE.   Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training

    BY LINDA MICHAELS  When and How to Train Your Puppy or New Rescue Q. What are some of the benefits of training my dog? A. Training makes home life more manageable and fun for you and your dog. Next to basic health care, it’s the most important thing you can do for your pup. Best…