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Local Lecture: Understanding Canine Body Language
Understanding Canine Body Language You can talk to your dog all day long, but do you also know how to listen? This lecture will give you some insight into your dog's only language: Body Language! In this lecture, we will introduce the basic concepts of canine body language, how dogs play with each other, and the best practices for introducing your dog to people and other dogs. The class will end with a Q&A. Please note: This class is for humans only. Doggies stay home! Where: The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Road, Chattanooga When: June 19th at 6:00 pm Registration:...
Your Dog Is Your Mirror
Of course it's normal to get irritated, frustrated, or even feel disappointment when we work with our dogs. Dogs do not speak our language, so it can be frustrating trying to communicate with them. In addition to this, I would say MOST dogs have some quirky behavioral issue that gets on their owner's nerves. Some dogs even have severe emotional traumas that cause them to be fearful, reactive, and even aggressive. The question I want you ask you, is: Can you love your dog exactly the way he is, RIGHT NOW? Can you love your dog with all his flaws,...
New Obedience Class at The Barkmore: May 13th
Natural Obedience Level One: Working with Your Dog's Drive May 13th thru June 10th, 2023 In this course, we help you learn what truly motivates your dog and how to train obedience behaviors using their natural drive. We use food, toys, and praise to shape the following commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Place, and Recall. This class is for dogs 6 months and older. We will meet once per week for 5 weeks, and each class runs for 45 minutes. While we are shaping obedience behaviors, we will also be working on: Movement, Engagement, and Nervous System Regulation. You will learn...
New Obedience Class Starts April 15th
Natural Obedience: 4 Week Session Starting April 15th This class takes place at The Chattery. Register here: Natural Obedience 1800 Rossville Avenue, Suite 108 Chattanooga, TN 37408 USA (map) In this four week course, you will learn what truly motivates your dog and how to train obedience behaviors using their natural drive. You will use food, toys, and praise to shape the following commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Place, and Recall. This class is for dogs 6 months and older. We will meet once per week for 4 weeks, and each class runs for 60 minutes. Class dates are April...
Your Dog is Talking Smack and You're Not Doing Anything About It
The Problem: Your dog is talking smack at my dog, my dog reacts, your dog gets even more amped up, the neighbor's dog notices and starts barking. Now we have two lunging/barking dogs and a whole neighborhood bark party going on. But WHY must it be like this? Things We Must Understand: 1. Dog's read body language from far away! Before getting anywhere close, they have assessed the posture, tone, tenseness, quality of movement, and intention of another dog (or person). This happens in an instant! 2. Your dog is better at reading body language than you are. Dog's are...