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Your Canine's
Sense of Smell
A much larger part of a dog’s brain is devoted to processing smells than yours. Some search dogs locate people buried under the snow of avalanches, search for evidence in crime, and find people in the water. Cloudy days, mornings, and evenings are the best times for dogs to search. And depending on the conditions, dogs can pick up a scent up to a half a mile away!
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Dog Training Tips – How to Say Hello and Goodbye to Your
Dog
Sometimes the way we say goodbye to a dog stresses him,
making him think he’ll never see us again. Some experts
recommend that you not tell your dog when you’re leaving;
just come and go as you please. If that feels too weird to
you, try toning down your farewell, substituting a casual
goodbye and a casual greeting upon arrival. If that doesn’t
help, try not saying hello or goodbye at all, sending your
dog the message that coming and going is totally
unremarkable. I would try casual hellos and
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good-byes first: dogs certainly notice when their people
leave, and it seems polite to say “goodbye” and “hello”
to mark the rhythms of your day.
Some people get a lot of fun out of a big greeting from
their dog when they return home each day. It’s wonderful
to know someone who jumps around acting thrilled every
time you come home, but it’s important to make sure your
dog doesn’t use your return as an opportunity to bark,
jump on you and generally misbehave. Don’t fall into the
trap of giving your dog a “treat” that lets him break
normal house rules: you’ll only be starting something
you’ll have to fight later on.
When you’re trying to teach your puppy or dog the right
behaviors, consistency counts. If your puppy starts
barking because something exciting is going on, take the
time to correct him right away. Don’t shout – dogs don’t
understand shouting. Just say “hush” firmly (and once
you’ve chosen your word, (“quiet”, “shush”, “hush”,
etc.) stick with it –consistency counts here too). You
may have to repeat “hush” several times, until your pup
gets the point. Once the dog stops barking, wait a few
seconds while maintaining eye contact to make sure he is
finished and not just taking a big breath, then praise
him and pat him, and tell him how good he is.
Article
Summary
Be casual with saying hello and goodbye.
Teach and expect good behavior at greetings.
Be consistent with training and with training words you
use.
Don’t give treats when you come home.
Be consistent: correct barking right away, every time.
Once barking stops, wait a few seconds while maintaining
eye contact, then pat and praise.
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