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The Dogs

potty training

Check out these potty training tips from HSUS! These tips will make potty training a breeze and work on puppies, adults, and senior dogs!

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crate training

Fido getting into the garbage or chewing on the prized furniture? Click the link below to learn the best and easiest way to crate train your pup.

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LEARNING LEASH MANNERS

Is your dog walking you, when it should be the other way around? Teaching your dog basic leash manners will mean your daily walks will be a bit more peaceful.

LEARN HOW

SOCIALIZATION

Socialization may possibly be the most important thing you work on with your dog. Teaching your dog how to properly interact with humans outside of the family will help prevent unwanted behavior like over-protectiveness and reactivity issues.

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Pet Introductions

Looking to introduce your family pet to the neighbor dog, want to check out the local dog park, or excited to bring a new dog into your home?

​LEARN HOW

Jumping Up

Fido refusing to keep four paws on the ground? Struggling to get your pup to realize visitors aren't trampolines?  Learn how to curb the urge to jump up below.

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Basic Behavior Modification

Continued Training & Behavior Evaluations 

RESOURCE GUARDING

Does your dog guard his high-value items like bones, food bowl, or toys? Check out the link below to learn more about how to deter and/or manage this behavior.

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Leash & Barrier Reactivity

Fido getting an attitude with other dogs on walks or through the fence? Click the link to learn how to help deter this behavior.

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Mouthing & Nipping

Fido gnawing on your arms while you're playing? Can't get him to realize people aren't chew toys? Learn more about the behavior below.

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Trainers & BEHAVIORISTS

​Connie Swaim Behavior Services
(New Castle, IN - will travel)
connieswaimcaninebehaviorservices.com
OR
Call 765-686-1246

Applied Canine Behaviors LLC
appliedcaninebehaviors.com
OR
Call (812) 269-6374

Indiana Dog Whisperer
indianadogwhisperer.com
OR
Call (317) 558-9141

POSITIVE VS. NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT

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to learn more about different training methods.

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The Cats

lITTER BOX AVERSION

Is your cat pottying in inappropriate places? Click the link below to learn why and how to help.

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Destructive SCRATCHING

Cat scratching the couch, table legs, or curtains? Click below to find out how to curb this behavior.

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"aggressive" behavior

Is your cat behaving "aggressively?" Do we even know that that necessarily means in cats? Click below to learn more!

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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Does your cat display undesirable behaviors? Click below to learn more about how to help your cat learn new behaviors.

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DECLAWING (Don't do it)

Click below to find out why declawing isn't healthy, safe, or a good solution for your family feline. And remember, if you've adopted from a shelter or rescue, you most likely signed a contract stating you would not declaw your new furry family member!

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