Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Introducing Dogs in a Home Environment
I was recently asked how to introduce a dog into a home. One important step is to let the new dog decompress and let the new dog take...
top of page
Certified
Search
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Jul 23
- 2 min
Understanding Dog Body Language/ The Shake-Off
I have never like dog-to-dog greeting on leash, because it can cause frustration in dogs. Dogs can become snarly and snappy at each...
9 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Jul 6
- 4 min
Play Styles in Dogs: It Does Make a Difference
The month of July always has a big bang in it. I had a new dog come in on July 2, 2024. As I started to work with her and get to know her...
14 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Preparing Your Dog for The 4th of July
We are close to July 4, 2024, and with this celebration comes loud noises, big booms and big bangs. Some dogs will need medication to...
5 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- May 14
- 2 min
Using A Marker in Dog Training: Verbal or Clicker
Are you using a verbal reward marker or a clicker? I do hope you are using one of them during your training. I often use the word "YES"...
1 view0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- May 4
- 3 min
House Training the Puppy Tips
Helpful tips for house training your puppy.
4 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Apr 17
- 2 min
When Your Dog Pulls: Toward a Distraction
A distraction can be anything from a rabbit, skateboard, another dog, any object can be a distraction to a dog. I think we have all been...
4 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Apr 13
- 1 min
Environment Changes: Helping your Dog on Walks
Recently I was training a dog to walk on leash. As I start training the dog the first step starts inside the home or a place that has...
2 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Give Your Dog Time to Process: Training Recall
Recall is training your dog to return to you. When training a dog to "come" I always start up close, just a short distance away. This...
14 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Teaching Your Dog Basics: The Leash
Teaching a dog about the leash and what to do when the leash gets tight, takes time and patience. Any dog will pull with a regular flat...
246 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Dog Bite Prevention Week April 7 - 13 2024
In 2018 I earned a certification for dog bite prevention educator. My goal to help people and families. Often children receive bites...
71 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Choosing & Holding A Leash for Your Dog
There are many brands of leashes on the market. When it comes to choosing one, find one that feels comfortable in your hand. Take time...
6 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Nov 28, 2023
- 3 min
Dog Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification also known as behavior rehabilitation. Is first started by setting up a behavior consultation. You can schedule...
24 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Nov 13, 2023
- 2 min
The Learning Experiences in a Dog's Life
Often, I think about the learning experiences a dog has had in its life. Those experiences good or bad will affect a dog. I might observe...
22 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Oct 22, 2023
- 2 min
Herding Breeds Is this Your Choice?
There are many herding breeds Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) as shown above. These breeds can be bossy, workaholics, and sometimes...
10 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
Aggression in Dogs 4th Annual Conference 2023
Aggression in dogs those behaviors we need to be aware of. This year was a great conference, and I took so many notes and pictures,...
19 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Sep 27, 2023
- 2 min
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....
58 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Sep 7, 2023
- 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...
7 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- Aug 31, 2023
- 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...
4 views0 comments
Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
- May 8, 2023
- 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....
7 views0 comments
Blog: Blog2
bottom of page