Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
When Stress Is Too Much for a Dog / Triggers and Threshold Exposures
Dogs can react just like us when they are pushed over threshold. The goal with behavior modification is to keep the dog under threshold....
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 7
- 2 min
The Behaviors to be Aware of in Dogs
Every dog is different and there are levels of reactivity. Being very alert and fixated, the point where the dog is way over threshold...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Aug 31
- 2 min
German Shepherd: One-On-One Training Session
Dogs can learn at any age. I always recommend starting with the basics. The basics are building blocks. That is the way I have always...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- May 8
- 2 min
Canine Puppy: Sociability with Humans
You might be reading this because you just got a new puppy, or you have found your puppy has a problem being around new people....
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Apr 6
- 2 min
How Do Dogs Learn?
Dogs learn by association. Have you ever been around a dog that is scared of a trash truck or maybe even afraid of thunderstorms. They...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Scary Things: Is Your Dog Scared?
Dogs can be scared, and the feeling is very real. They might be afraid of trash truck, a person, possibly an environment. Just the sound...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Jan 14
- 1 min
The Dog's Tail What Does It Tell?
I often hear the dog's tail was wagging. This does not mean the dog is always happy. It's important to read the whole-body language....
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
Teaching Hand Signals is Important
Hand signals is part of the training I do, and it really helps dogs too. When a dog is far away in distance, they may not hear you well. ...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
The 3rd Annual Aggression in Dog Conference 2022
This conference was full of valuable information from twelve speakers. Michael Shikashio opened with Bites from Abroad- Aggression from...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Aug 7, 2022
- 2 min
Trigger Stacking - Leads to Reactivity
Trigger stacking can happen in our own lives. You are running late for work and have a flat tire on the way. Trigger stacking can happen...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Sense of Smell: The Dogs Nose
The dog's sense of smell is higher than ours. Their noses are quite interesting when you think about it. If you are reading this, you...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Canine Arousal and Stress: Is It All Bad?
An aroused dog is not necessarily aggressive. In simple terms, aroused means an excited state. If you are the guardian of a dog, you have...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Training Your Dog: Does It Really End?
Basic Obedience training is very important in a dog's life. I look at this a foundation, a good place to start with your dog. This builds...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
YIKES! IT'S A STRANGER!!!
If you own a dog that is reactive to strangers then you know what I am talking about. You may have just adopted a dog and find out your...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Reasons Why A Dog Might Be "Worse On- Leash"
The leash is a must and every dog owner needs to know how to handle one. I always choose a good leash that fits my hand that is...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 15, 2020
- 1 min
Dog Training And Understanding "How Dogs Think And Learn"
That is only one part of my discussions with you, as you learn new dog training skills. If you are struggling while training your dog it...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Reactive Dogs
You can help your reactive dog. Have you been reading books and searching for help but it’s not working for you? It might be that you are...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
Dogs Not Getting Along: Are You Seeing It?
Let me tell you a quick story about two special dogs that took me by surprise one day. I had been dating my current husband. I was asked...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
Dogs That Jump: Train An Alternative Behavior
Jumping is fun to a dog and it is a natural behavior. It is a way for them greeting but it can also become a problem. When I am contacted...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
Dogs Can Bite: There Are Warning Signs
We all love our dogs but we all must remember they are animals. When I hear a dog has bitten someone and they are seeking help, my first...
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