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Love is an Action Word!
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. Take the Dog Lovers Pledge! Love is an important part of the Hierarchy of Dog Needs. Dogs have emotions similar to ours and they experience fear, pain, and love. Think carefully about how you will socialize and train the new addition or the cherished family dog. After all, we are…
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How to Find a Good Dog Trainer
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. — DEL MAR DOG TRAINING With the overwhelming variety of dog training collars and methods advertised, it is often frustrating for pet parents to find the best trainer. Please remember this: The safest, as well as the most effective methods are based on force-free/pain free/fear free scientific principles. The consequences of…
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Speaking ~ “Making the Case” for Force-free Training
Do you struggle, like so many professionals, to “Make the Case” for force-free methods in dog training? Do you want to know how you can win debates on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves — our dogs? Good news! The seminar I presented at the 2015 PPG Summit, titled “Understanding Research: Making the Case for Force-free Training,”…
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No Shock, No Prong, No Choke Collar Logo
FREE DOWNLOAD! Here is a logo you can use in your training practice to support positive reinforcement training. Spread the message of no shock, no prong, no choke collar usage to help enlighten others!
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PROGRESSIVE ZOOS NEVER USE AVERSIVE PUNISHMENT — SHOULD YOU? Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. — DEL MAR DOG TRAINING PROGRESSIVE ZOOS NEVER USE AVERSIVE PUNISHMENT — SHOULD YOU? This series of blog posts recounts topics drawn from the Pet Professional Guild Radio Show, featuring Linda Michaels (2). Question: What are some of the benefits of using Positive Reinforcement (+R)? Answer: The benefits of using Positive…
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Hierarchy of Dog Needs Chat on Positive Pet Advice. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Thanks to Lisa G. White for inviting me to chat about The Hierarchy of Dog Needs in her Facebook group, Positive Pet Advice (PPA) We’ve transcribed the chat below, and you may also find it on the PPA Facebook page here. Introductory Biography: Lisa: Linda Michaels, M. A., Experimental Psychology (Hons), Del Mar Dog Training, focuses on the…
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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…
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Dog Rules! aka Dogs Rule! Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
Dog Rules Author: Unknown 1. The dog is never permitted in the house. The dog stays outside in a specially built wooden compartment named, for very good reason, the DogHouse. 2. Okay, the dog can enter the house, but only for short visits or if his own house is under renovation. 3. Okay, the dog…
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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…
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LET’S GO FOR A RIDE! Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – RANCH COAST NEWS If you want to be sure that Fifi or Bowser happily hops into the car, this article was written for you. You’re all set to take your dog out on an exciting adventure or to spend some quality time together running errands, but…