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What kind of human are you to your dog?
A teacher A teacher passes his knowledge on to an individual, assesses it, and helps it develop; s/he prepares the individual for his/her future. A police officer A police officer verifies the information s/he is given according to established societal rules, ensures their enforcement through education or law enforcement; s/he guarantee that individuals do not pose a threat to one another. A lawyer A lawyer advises and defends the interests of the individual s/he represents.
Ingrid Mulson
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The reactivity in dogs
Reactivity in dogs is quite already a complex and burdensome problem for humans, partly because of glares and judgments, without adding superlatives: hyper-, super-, supra-, etc- reactivity. The truth is that the word itself is a catch-all. This term is merely "practical" for visualizing how a dog behaves. It facilitates conversations and limits explanations based on subjective perceptions of the dog's attitude. However, it masks several realities: there isn't just one type o
Ingrid Mulson
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The frustration, regulate it without suppressing it
What is frustration ? It is an emotion. It is a spontaneous short-lived physiological and uncontrollable reaction, in response to the impossibility to get or access an element. Examples : - your dog barks for his ball has gone under the couch - your dog pinches you for you stop him from passing Your dog is not commanding you, he does not regulate his patience, or rather his impatience, or his powerlessness. Case : J. J. has learned to open a door with his nose when he sees hi
Ingrid Mulson
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The right to disconnect
Slowing down. This word sounds as much as if I was told to wax my pubic area with lime. I live in a very stimulating environment for the senses, whether it is the auditory, visual, or emotional ones. Doing nothing. You'd make some of my colleagues and clients smile, even laugh. The last time I went on vacation, the only two reasons that led me to "do nothing" were: I was tired after a six-hour hike in the mountains, and I was having a lunch on a beach while listening to the w
Ingrid Mulson
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People are nice, why does my dog react like they all are a threat ?
Kindness is a moral perception by the human beings. It is subjective. Your dog perceives the world differently. What he was meant for Breeds were created and developed to meet human needs and desires. Some of them are close to humans, while others are more wary. Some will be vigilant towards strangers, while others will act as if everyone were their best friend. Behaviors from discomfort to fear To bear it out that your dog perceives all people as a threat, observing his/her
Ingrid Mulson
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Play tug-of-war with your dog
How to play The rule is basically you pull on a toy : you are on one side, your dog on the other. At times, you are the strongest ; at others, you dog is. Two dogs may also play together. Generally, the most practical toys to play with are those that dogs can easily grab in their mouth, and, that humans can hold in hand with no difficulties. It can be a rope, a tick, a soft toy, hollow-shaped ones. The ideal is that the size enable each play mate to grab it and play with no i
Ingrid Mulson
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Exchanging with other professionals for your dog
To help your dog in his/her development, I appreciate teamwork, you, me, the other professionals who take care of your dog. At times, some refuse to share with me; and they have the right not to. At times, I myself am uncomfortable talking to some; I will take it upon myself each time because I put the interest of the dog and his/her home before my ego. I won't lie : there are individuals that really bite in the dog world. They gossip, they stab each other in the back, they d
Ingrid Mulson
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Temperament and arousal level in your dog
The temperament Definitions according to the Larousse : "1. General disposition of the mood and sensitivity of a being in his relationship with himself and the external environment. 4. Quality of someone who has drive, dynamism, and willpower." The arousal level It is the ability of your dog to react, whether by moving, showing emotions, cognitively responding. If your dog wakes up takes five seconds to stretch, goes to the kitchen with nonchalance, his arousal level is prett
Ingrid Mulson
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Medicating a dog for his behaviors
Every one to one's own trade ! First and foremost, perhaps even the main one : veterinarians alone are entitled to prescribe medication....
Ingrid Mulson
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You dog suffers from the heat : my advice
It's summer time ! It's warm, and for some it is even a scorching weather. Let's be honest : yes, it's warm in summer ; nevertheless,...
Ingrid Mulson
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My dog attacked out of the blue
A dog that doesn't "warn" is a dog that no longer expresses any body language and/or vocal expression before attacking. A dog's seemingly...
Ingrid Mulson
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Some words are deemed as slangs in the dog world
These words trigger as much carelessness as passion. Their definitions are sometimes misguided to leave room for subjective perceptions,...
Ingrid Mulson
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Consequences to conditioning
In another life, I held positions as a receptionist / assistant. In almost all of these positions, I was the only one to perform this...
Ingrid Mulson
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Forgoing
Giving something up is not an easy exercise. It requires the ability to disengage, to deprive yourself. For your dog, the more specific...
Ingrid Mulson
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Your dog manipulates you when it's time to eat
Manipulative dog Often what is meant by that kind of sentence is that your dog is guilty of manipulating you in order to get you to...
Ingrid Mulson
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Why is the first appointment not enough for all dogs ?
The interest of the first appointment Depending on where you live, I will meet you either at your home or remotely. We then take stock of...
Ingrid Mulson
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My dog pulls on the leash : the reasons and my advice
Your equipment for the walk is not suitable Sometimes the collar or the harness causes physical or emotional discomfort for your dog. The...
Ingrid Mulson
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How I have changed how I perceive Mondays
When I was an employee, the companies I worked for, some of their managers, motivated me to stay under my blankets, to come back on...
Ingrid Mulson
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Vary the reinforcers and keep your dog focused
I am in favor of using various reinforcers, depending on their value, on the context, on the kind of training. ▶️ Remember the definition...
Ingrid Mulson
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Reinforce or punish a behavior of your dog ?
Reminder of the definitions 🔷 Reinforcement The action of bringing about a consequence following a dog's behavior, which increases the...
Ingrid Mulson
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