Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
Are You Using Off and Down Correctly?
Off and Down they are different behaviors in dog training. I teach clients to train a dog "Off" when a dog is jumping on a person or a...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 13, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Ignoring The Good Behavior?
There are many times a person can be so busy and only see the undesirable behaviors their dog is doing. The jumping, barking, chewing,...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
The Power Of Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Positive reward - based training is very powerful. As a Positive Reinforcement Trainer my goal is to always train in a very positive...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
Peek A Boo/ Trick Training
Are you someone who is wondering what to do next with your dog? You have trained your dog all the basics and now you would like to do...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
Using Food As A Reward/ Dog Training
I often use food for rewarding a dog. I use it to lure my dog into a behavior that I want. Some dogs prefer a toy. I work with my dog...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2 min
Separation Anxiety: Separation Distress
What is Separation Distress? A dog who panics when left alone. I have come across dog's that I have found will actually harm themselves....
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Oct 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Jumping Dog: An Undesirable Behavior
Over the years I have had clients ask about what to do when a dog continues to jump on people. A dog is jumping on a guest coming into...
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