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Dog Training and Behavior Modification Services
Dog Training
Behavioral Modification
Behavioral Modification
Training is teaching things that wouldn't happen in nature. Dog training classes addresses the part of the brain that processes learned behavior. This is most generally thought of as dog obedience training.
- Verbal commands (sit, stay, come, down, etc.)
- Hand signals
- Leash walking
- Negotiating obstacles
- Tricks (rollover, handshake, etc.)
Behavioral Modification
Behavioral Modification
Behavioral Modification
Behavior Modification is about roles and relationships. It's communicating in the dog's natural language and addresses a different part of the brain than training, the instinctive part of the animal's brain. This is most generally used to address "problem behaviors" and performed in the home.
- stress and anxiety
- fearful behaviors
- aggression
- dog reactivity
- overexcitement
- destructive behaviors
- excessive jumping
Managing Guardian Breeds
Managing Guardian Breeds
Managing Guardian Breeds
Debbie has extensive experience with guardian breeds such as Neapolitan Mastiffs and managing the guardian behaviors. As an owner of Neos and board member for a Neapolitan Mastiff rescue, Debbie understands the unique challenges owners face in communicating roles and modifying unwanted behaviors in guardian breeds like the Neo. For information about guardian breed specific training, please email dogpsychtraining@gmail.com. For more information about the Neapolitan Mastiff breed, visit https://www.mastino-rescue-inc.org/.
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Managing Guardian Breeds
Managing Guardian Breeds
All Paws Dog Training offers AKC Canine Good Citizen testing courses. The courses are conducted over a 6 week period. The first 5 classes cover the ten elements of the test. Dogs should have a mastery of all basic commands such as an attentive leash walk with no pulling, sit, down, stay, and come. Dogs who have not mastered these commands should consider a training course at APDT before attempting the AKC CGC evaluation. For over 12 years, Debbie Freedman has been an Evaluator for General AKC Testing including the S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, CGC - Advanced, and Family Dog Program.
