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Fortify the barriers! Be proactive instead of reactive!

On By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Choosing Wisely, Planning & Preparing for The Unexpected, Positive Training, Training TidBitsLeave a comment

Today's tip for ‪#‎NationalDogBitePrevention‬ Week:  Be proactive instead of reactive! If you are expecting a certified letter or a package to be delivered to your front door, place your dog(s) in a separate room, and securely close that door before you open your front door. Dogs have been known to break through screen doors and even plate-glass …

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That Guilty Look

On By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Misperception Mondays!1 Comment

 “Calvin : There's no problem so awful, that you can't add some guilt to it and make it even worse.”  ― Bill Watterson, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes   Common Myth: When our pup puts on that doleful, guilty look, they must be guilty of something, right? He/she clearly feels bad for doing something wrong. TRUTH: Your …

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The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

On By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions4 Comments

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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