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Tag Archives: Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Teaching Loose Leash Walking
Walking nicely on a leash is among the most basic requests we make of our dogs. And, yet, it’s also one of the most common scenarios that lead to dogs wearing collars that choke them, collars that pinch them with prongs, or collars that shock them with actual electricity. (Keep reading. Details on this week’s prizes below.) Continue reading
Posted in Dog Training, Humane Dog Training, Pain-Free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Tagged choke collar, clicker training, dog collar, dog harnesses, dog training, head collars, heel, heeling, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, leash, loose leash walking, pinch collar, positive reinforcement, shock collar
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Top 5 Reasons People Turn to Shock Collars
While we adore our dogs, we would NOT be completely honest if we didn’t admit that they sometimes drive us nuts. Every dog, no matter how terrific (or well trained), has a habit or two that frustrates us to no end. In many cases, these are the exact dog behaviors that result in their families turning to shock collars to “fix” the problem. Continue reading
Posted in Dog Training, Humane Dog Training, Never Shock a Puppy News, Pain-Free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Tagged dog, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog collars, dog training, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, No Choke Challenge, positive reinforcement, shock collars
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Never Shock a Puppy Mindset
From the outset, we want to be clear on a few things. Never Shock a Puppy takes root in the belief that it shouldn’t hurt to learn. That’s true for people. That’s true for dogs. Continue reading
Posted in Dog Training, Humane Dog Training, Never Shock a Puppy News, Pain-Free Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Tagged choke collar, dog collar, dog harness, dog training, humane dog training, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, pinch collar, positive reinforcement, prong collar, shock collar
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