What's Influencing Your Dog's Behavior?
What's Influencing Your Dog's Behavior?

What influences a dog’s behavior? What effect can we have on these influences? Behavior modification goals should always consider internal and external influences, be realistic, and promote welfare.

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Jackie Moyano#dogbehavior, #dogbehaviorinfluencers, #influencersfordogbehavior, #influencingdogbehavior, #doggeneticsandbreed, #dognutrition, #doghealthandpain, #dogfamilydynamics, #dynamicdog, #ourinfluenceondogbehavior, #dogwalkersanddaycare, #equipmentinnfluencingdogbehavior

Trigger Stacking - A Case of the Mondays
Trigger Stacking - A Case of the Mondays

If your dog has been accumulating stress, aka trigger stacking, please keep in mind that it takes a while for all of those stress hormones to recede. When stressful events occur, like the Fourth of July (aka Boomsday), your dog is more likely to have a hair trigger when it comes to environmental changes. Your dog may also become bothered by things that normally leave him nonplussed.  

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Calling All Dogs! Does Your Dog Recall?
Calling All Dogs! Does Your Dog Recall?

Oftentimes, a dog might think that coming when called means the party is over. Let's change that perspective and make the recall a total blast for both of you! You want your dog to sprint toward you the moment they hear that special word because you represent the ultimate reward.

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Coming When CalledJackie Moyano#dogtrainingplan, #whywontmydogcomewhencalled, #dogcomingwhencalled, #recalltrainingdogs, #howtotrainmydogtocomewhencalled, #callingalldogs, #dogtrainingfluency, #fundogtraining, #funtrainingdogs, #fundogtrainer, #callingalldogsplus

Travel Tips for Dogs and Cats
Travel Tips for Dogs and Cats

As summer unfolds, many folks are making Fido-friendly road trip plans to reunite with friends and family. If a dog or cat is your co-pilot, here are some things you need to know before you go. 

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Pulling Weeds and Training Dogs
Pulling Weeds and Training Dogs

As I was pulling weeds in my garden, I was thinking about what to write for this week’s blog post. That’s when I began to wax poetic about the similarities between pulling weeds and dog training. Bob Bailey’s mantra, “Think Plan Do” works for both gardening and training! 

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Manners TrainingJackie MoyanoBehavior United#bobbailey, #thinkplando, #dogtraining, #dogwhojumps, #jumpingonguests, #jumpingdogs, #behaviormodification, #behaviorgoals, #baddogs, #baddogbehavior, #dogsbehavingbadly, #dogtrainernearme, #montgomerycountymddogs, #silverspringmddogs, #rockvillemddogtrainer, #howtotrainmydog