March 2010

The Comfy Chair It Ain’t

by Lisa March 30, 2010
The Comfy Chair It Aint

Usually on the Three Dogs blog we like to bring you guys notices of classes, updates to the web page, and items of interest that may help you and your dog(s) live a happier, healthier life.  However, sometimes we have to warn you about things and this is one of those times.

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Boo’s got his own Three Dogs Gear t-shirt!

by Lisa March 27, 2010
Three Dogs Gear

Boo’s always been the quiet one at Three Dogs: slowly and ungainly making his way through life without the noise and bravado that always announces Dante and Porthos.  What was denied him at birth due to probable cerebellar hypoplasia, Boo was paid back in full with a laid back personality and easygoing mannerisms that gave him everything he [...]

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Managing Dog Aggression Toward Babies

by Lisa March 27, 2010
Professor Boo

Ask Professor Boo is our weekly, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior question and answer column. If you have a question that you would like to ask Professor Boo, please feel free to contact him at professorboo@threedogstraining.com. Q: Professor Boo, I have an 11 year old female German Shepherd and a 10 month old baby [...]

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Shock collars banned in Wales thanks to the RSPCA and The Kennel Club!

by Lisa March 23, 2010
RSPCA

For as much as I don’t mince words about aversive training methods, I especially don’t mince words about the use of shock collars in dog training.  Apparently others don’t either: Communications Director Caroline Kisko [The Kennel Club of the UK] said: “Electric shock collars train dogs through pain and through fear – they are a [...]

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New Intermediate class begins April 28th!

by Lisa March 22, 2010
School's in session!

If you’re looking for to move your dog’s training skills beyond those taught at the basic levels, our latest semester of Intermediate Manners, Behaviors, and Relationships Class is beginning on Wednesday, April 28th at 8:15 PM! The class is filled with fun and challenging exercises and activities, and you’ll hone both your and your dog’s skills with [...]

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New Puppy Pre-School Class begins April 28th!

by Lisa March 22, 2010
School's in session!

Do you have a new pup that you want to get off on the right foot with positive reinforcement dog training? If so, our latest semester of Puppy Pre-School for Building Manners, Behaviors, and Ongoing Relationships classes is beginning Wednesday nights on April 28th at 6:00 PM!

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Three Dogs Gear is now available!

by Lisa March 20, 2010
Three Dogs Gear is now available!

For years we’ve toyed with the idea and quietly experimented in the background, but now we’re proud to announce that Three Dogs Gear is finally available! Working with CafePress, we’re now offering great Three Dogs Training t-shirts and, in the future, other nifty things!

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Dogs and cats playing together? Mass hysteria!

by Lisa March 20, 2010
Ask Professor Boo

Ask Professor Boo is our weekly, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior question and answer column. If you have a question that you would like to ask Professor Boo, please feel free to contact him at professorboo@threedogstraining.com. Q:  My name is Honey, and I am a 2 year old Cockapoo. My little brother, Toby, is [...]

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New Semester of Basic Class begins April 28th!

by Lisa March 18, 2010
School bell

For dogs and their owners who are ready to begin the exciting journey into positive, dog-friendly training, our latest semester of Basic Manners, Behaviors, and Relationships Class begins on Wednesdays beginning April 28th! In addition, due to demand we’ve also added a second Basic class beginning on Saturdays, May 15th!

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Alpha. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

by Lisa March 16, 2010
Inigo Montoya will set things straight

One of the most misused terms in all of dog training is the term Alpha. I hear this term used over and over again. Alpha is a scientific term that allows researchers to identify the animal in a social situation who has the most access to the most resources from food to safe sleeping places [...]

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Leadership, or Who Let the Dogs Out First?

by Lisa March 13, 2010
Professor Boo

Ask Professor Boo is our weekly, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior question and answer column.  If you have a question that you would like to ask Professor Boo, please feel free to contact him at professorboo@threedogstraining.com. Most social organizations have levels of hierarchy to make them run smoothly.  When we emphasize humans as “Leader [...]

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A little D.A.P.’ll do ‘ya.

by Lisa March 11, 2010
Comfort Zone D.A.P

It comes up frequently during my behavioral consultations and I’ve mentioned it before here on the blog, but I can’t say enough good things about D.A.P. (Dog Appeasing Pheromone).  I won’t say that it’s the Holy Grail of resolving commonplace behavior problems but it’s no sippy cup, either.

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Become a Facebook fan of Three Dogs Training!

by Lisa March 9, 2010
Facebook

As you can see, I’ve been working Lawrence day and night putting together our nifty new website and he’s finally worked his way down the To-Do list and got our Facebook page up and running!

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Latest Basic Graduation photos are now online!

by Lisa March 7, 2010
Graduation Photos!

We just wanted to let everyone know that the graduation photos from our latest Basic Manners, Behaviors and Relationships dog training class have been posted online on our Graduation Photos page. Next time, I promise to make sure I don’t accidentally drain the battery of my camera before I get the chance to take the pictures!  Congrats [...]

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Positively Confused

by Lisa March 6, 2010
Professor Boo

Ask Professor Boo is our weekly, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior question and answer column. If you have a question that you would like to ask Professor Boo, please feel free to contact him at professorboo@threedogstraining.com. Q: What’s the difference between positive reinforcement and positive punishment? A: If Professor Boo had a time machine [...]

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