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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 25, 20212 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Dec 5, 20201 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 15, 20201 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 5, 20203 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 28, 20203 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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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,...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 11, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 10, 20201 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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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....

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 4, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 27, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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