Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIJan 222 minThe Sense of Smell: The Dogs NoseThe 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 27, 20213 minCanine 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 25, 20212 minTraining 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIJun 24, 20211 minYIKES! 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIDec 5, 20201 minReasons 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 15, 20201 minDog 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 6, 20202 min Reactive DogsYou 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 6, 20203 minDogs 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDINov 4, 20202 minDogs That Jump: Train An Alternative BehaviorJumping 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 28, 20203 minDogs Can Bite: There Are Warning SignsWe 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 26, 20201 minAre 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 13, 20202 minAre 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,...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 12, 20202 minThe Power Of Positive Reinforcement Dog TrainingPositive reward - based training is very powerful. As a Positive Reinforcement Trainer my goal is to always train in a very positive...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 10, 20201 minPeek A Boo/ Trick TrainingAre 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 6, 20201 minUsing Food As A Reward/ Dog TrainingI 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 4, 20202 minSeparation Anxiety: Separation DistressWhat is Separation Distress? A dog who panics when left alone. I have come across dog's that I have found will actually harm themselves....
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDIOct 1, 20202 minThe Jumping Dog: An Undesirable BehaviorOver 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...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDISep 30, 20201 minStress And Fear: Dog's Refuse TreatsYou may have noticed that your dog will on occasion refuse to take treats. When I am working with dogs and I notice their behavior...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDISep 28, 20202 minHouse Training: Where Are You?I often get questions about house training the puppy. One of the first questions I will ask, are you going outside with your puppy? It is...
Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDISep 25, 20202 minLiving With And Training The Adolescent DogYou may know what I am talking about. You had that wonderful puppy that just learned all those basic obedience skills. Your puppy was...