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Is Private Reactive Rover Class for You?
As you are searching for help with your reactive dog. I am sure many questions come to your mind. I will try to explain this in this blog. Who is the reactive rover class for? This is the private training you have been looking for, a class set up to help you reach your goals with your dog. A class where it is me and you with your dog. Your dog may be reactive to other people or dogs. How will my dog be treated? I use the most humane updated techniques and methods to help you

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Feb 44 min read
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Why Training a Dog in Short Sessions Helps in Learning
Every dog learns differently. Choosing short session can be rewarding and also help the dog learn. Using rewards and praise are only a part of the set-up sessions. Communication is key also. A reactive dog can learn with a trainer that experienced and thinks about how the dog responds and how the dog feels about change in the environment. A dog may do well on in area but not do so well in another area.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 314 min read
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Leash Reactivity & Dogs Thresholds
Leash reactivity and a dog's threshold, each dog will be different. A body scan before you leave your home can help to notice changes as you walk outdoors into a new environment.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 305 min read
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Resource Guarding It's Mine
Training and management can help prevent resource guarding. Using a trade game, helps in training your dog.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 242 min read
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Choosing the Right Dog Trainer
Choosing the right dog trainer, should be the first step for you and your dog.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 244 min read
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Dogs Reading the Environment
The environment and people involved, dogs can be experts at reading the environment.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 142 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Dog Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification also known as behavior rehabilitation. Is first started by setting up a behavior consultation. You can schedule...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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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...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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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,...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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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....

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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How Do Dogs Learn?
Dogs learn by association. Have you ever been around a dog that is scared of a trash truck or maybe even afraid of thunderstorms. They...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Scary Things: Is Your Dog Scared?
Dogs can be scared, and the feeling is very real. They might be afraid of trash truck, a person, possibly an environment. Just the sound...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CBATI-KA, FDM
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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