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Negative And Dangerous Effects of Punishing

Posted on June 10, 2016February 17, 2017 by Belén

I’m back, Doggists! Today I am going to talk about a very important issue not very known for those at home: the punishment! By definition punishment is anything that reduces the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. There are two types of punishment: Negative punishment, although sounds worse, applies removing something the dog likes to reduce the likelihood that he does it again. Ex...
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How To Recognise A Good Dog Trainer

Posted on June 2, 2016February 17, 2017 by Belén

Hi doggists! Last week I told you I would write a post so that you know how to recognise a good dog professional from one that it is not. Choosing a dog trainer is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your dog's life. The techniques you learn to use will affect the interaction with your dog forever. Honestly, it is not easy, especially if you start to search without any ...
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Do You Know How To Recognise Stress In Your Dog?

Posted on May 3, 2016February 17, 2017 by Belén

Hi doggists! This week I want to talk about stress, a theme that often surprise people when mentioned, but for those who did not know stress is not exclusive of the human being, and dogs also are victims of it. Recognise the symptoms of stress on your dog is key to be able to act in time in many situations, so I hope that you like the post, although it is longer of what I intended, I already h...
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