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Cohabitation
between dogs and humans has been around for thousands of years. However,
recently the nature of the connection between dogs and humans has changed a
great deal. Dogs are no longer simply a tool for securing food, herding,
and protection. For many people, dogs have become members of the family.
On
the plus side, dogs can provide humans with a never-ending supply of
unconditional love. On the down side, although our intentions are good,
many of the signals we send our dogs can confuse them.
Without
consistency and a clear education, dogs can develop unwanted behaviours
from over excitability, excessive barking up to serious acting out that can
be a major safety concern.
The
key is to have an understanding of canine behaviour as well as using a
realistic and POSITIVE approach to training your dog.
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