Emily Fleisher, CTBC
Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant
Emily Fleisher is a Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (CTBC) based in Paoli, Pennsylvania. She founded and operated The Mindful Paw, a dog training business that she ran for over 7 years. She is certified in canine CPR, first aid, and dog training from the Dog Training Internship Academy. She has a Certificate of Excellence through Dr. Susan Friedman's "Living and Learning with Animals" program. She completed an internship at the San Francisco SPCA (a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and continued her education through the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers. Emily also has a separate career as a Couples and Family Therapist. She has a BA in Public Health from the University of Florida.
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How do you get a stubborn dog to come when called?
Be very clear with your commands and hand gestures so your dog has a better chance of success.
When should you reward your nervous dog?
Reward your dog when it disengages with something it's afraid of. If there's something that your dog reacts to, like a person in a baseball hat, play with the dog while someone in a hat stands a little bit away from you. If the dog sees the person and then looks away, say "yes" and give them a treat. However, don't push the dog to confront that stimulus, which will reinforce the fear. Chances are, the dog wasn't properly socialized to that stimulus when it was a puppy, so it needs to be gradually exposed to it.
