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This is a place to gain some understanding of dog behavior and to assist people in training their dogs and dealing with common behavior problems, regardless of the method(s) used. This can cover the spectrum from non-aversive to traditional methods of dog training. There are many ways to train a dog. Please avoid aggressive responses, and counter ideas and opinions with which you don't agree with friendly and helpful advice. Please refrain from submitting posts that promote off-topic discussions. Keep in mind that you may be receiving advice from other dog owners and lovers... not professionals. If you have a major problem, always seek the advice of a trainer or behaviorist!


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Cain

"Strength and- Honor"
 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 10:59am PST 
"I've also met people like this. Smartly handled..(like a woman) they can be won over...(insert evil laugh here). I played competitive basketball with men, earning their respect took a bit of work and a LOT of persistence..but not once did I have to alpha roll anyone...all it took was being SMART, tough and a few ball fakes."

applauselaugh out loud
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Cain

"Strength and- Honor"
 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 11:02am PST 
Hmmm....I have 3 females & two males - does that make me androgynous? laugh out loud
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Stella- "Blue"

Puttin' my freak- on!
 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 3:10pm PST 
Equal opportunist? smile
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Molly

Let's play!		 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 3:45pm PST 
Two dogs in obedience class. One dog says to another, "Hey, look what I taught my owner to do". He lies down and rolls on his back and the owner throws him a treat. laugh out loud

You are all looking at things from a human's viewpoint. To the dog they are teaching us to give them what they want/need. They learn a behavior leads to a treat so the way they see it they figured out how to get that treat. Ditto for walks, play and most other things.

Just like any living creature they will try to affect their environment to get what they want to the best of their abilities. The key phrase is "best of their ability". That's why clicker trainers aren't in trouble. The dog works you. You work the dog. When both are satisfied that the agreement is to the benefit of both the behavior happens. That's give and take, a key element of teamwork and what any good leader relies on.
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Cody

Don't blame me,- I voted to take- a walk.		 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 4:09pm PST 
Molly way to go
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Kaya

All you need is- love :)
 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 7:09pm PST 
Very good point Molly wink
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Taz - cgc tdi

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Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 7:11pm PST 
Very nice post, Molly.
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Cain

"Strength and- Honor"
 
 
Barked: Sun Jul 5, '09 8:36pm PST 
Excellent, Molly! laugh out loud
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