I’ve been training dogs for a very long time….27 years. I’ve logged over 11,000 hours of training to date. Early in my career I learned great dog training methods, and not so great methods. I used all of the methods I was taught because that is how you do it when you are a young […]
Helping Picky eaters! By: Emily Scott, MA, GDOMI, IAABC - CDBC, ADT There are few behavior issues that frustrate dog guardians more than picky eaters! Many breeds are voracious eaters and consume anything and everything with great gusto! Then you have those dogs that consistently snub their food. It goes something like this: […]
Emily Scott, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
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So you just got a new puppy or rescue dog! Congratulations! Most new pet owners seem to recognize that training is a very important part of helping a new dog adapt to the household and respond appropriately in all situations. Historically, the group dog training class has been the ‘go-to’ setting to train the new […]
Emily Scott, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
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What is it about this ever present attraction to dog parks? Clients ask me all the time about where to find one, if they are safe, etc… Whenever I am asked, I always feel a slight raise in my heart rate. Why? I’m going to go on record right now and state that I am […]
Canine enrichment provides dogs with active mental and/or physical stimulation to help alleviate unwanted behaviors. Canine enrichment is most commonly used when a dog is left alone, either in a kennel, yard or house, but can also be used when you are present with the dog. Most pet dogs spend many hours alone, due to […]
Emily Scott, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
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I receive many calls each month from frustrated dog owners dealing with a common dog behavior issue---Fence Fighting. The behavior occurs when dog(s) begin aggressively running along a fence and barking, jumping and biting toward another dog(s)/human(s) on the other side of the fence. The behavior can be mild (barking, and running) to VERY severe-- […]
Emily Scott, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
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