Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
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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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Stress And Fear: Dog's Refuse Treats
You may have noticed that your dog will on occasion refuse to take treats. When I am working with dogs and I notice their behavior...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
House 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...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Living With And Training The Adolescent Dog
You may know what I am talking about. You had that wonderful puppy that just learned all those basic obedience skills. Your puppy was...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
To Change A Dog's Behavior: Through Kindness And Understanding
Changing a dog's behavior does not take violence or dominance. There is no need for hitting a dog or rolling a dog to the ground. I have...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Training A Dog To Walk Nice On Leash
A dog pulls on leash and it works because it gets them moving forward. They want to get somewhere. When the dog rehearses pulling and no...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Training "Find It" : It Is Very Useful
I train dogs "Find It" for different reasons. It is a good enrichment for the dog. Teaching this cue means for the dog to sniff or look...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min
The Dog Park: Is It Really Good For Your Dog?
Dog parks can be a great way to let your dog run. But did you ever stop to question yourself? Is your dog a dog that can handle it? Is...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 11, 2020
- 2 min
Living Together: The Home With More Than One Dog
Living with more than one dog is possible. Occasionally I will get the question about a behavior starting between dogs. Aggression...
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Mecca Curtice, CCDT, CTDI
- Sep 9, 2020
- 1 min
Behavior Problems: Are You Rewarding Them?
You could be unknowingly rewarding your dog and that undesirable behavior is becoming stronger. Are you experiencing undesirable...
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