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How can I spoil my dog if they've been good?

Dee Hoult
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Dee Hoult is the CEO of Applause Your Paws, Inc., South Florida's largest privately-owned dog training company. With over 15 years of experience, Dee specializes in correcting dog behavior problems by providing engaging, positive education and non-intimidating training. Dee holds a BS in Marine Science and Biology and an MBA from the University of Miami. She is a credentialed Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a credentialed Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Applied Behavior Consultants (IAABC). In 2018, Dee was a finalist for Woman of the Year for the Women in the Pet Industry Awards.

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Treats, play time, and some positive praise! This is why it's so key to bring treats with you everywhere you go. You never know when you're going to want to reinforce good behavior or reward your pup.

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How can I train my dog to stop howling?

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Osama Maghawri is a Dog Trainer and Founder of OneStopK9, a dog training service in Miami, Florida. Osama utilizes balanced training methods to teach communication between owners and dogs. He specializes in basic obedience and behavioral issues such as resource guarding, fear-based aggression, and leash reactivity. Osama also helps owners understand the behaviors of their breed and how to continue training on their own in the future.

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Try teaching a quiet command. When the dog starts to howl, you essentially just say, "Quiet." The moment that they stop, pause for about five seconds and say, "Yes." Alternatively, you can use a clicker to mark the stop. Regardless, reward the dog for good behavior. When you do this repeatedly, you teach the dog that the word "quiet" signifies that they must stop howling.

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What happens if you have yelled at your dog; what should you do?

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Give him some love and don't yell again. Get yourself a book on positive dog training.

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What if a dog was abused in its past, so it doesn't trust people? How could I gain its trust and let it know I love it?

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Patience, lots of love, and letting your dog come to you rather than you approaching it will go a long way. If your dog was abused, it was probably around a lot of loud, angry noises and sudden movement, so be as calm as you can around it and speak in soft, soothing tones. There are some good tips in Build Trust with an Abused Dog that can help.

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What should I do when my dog is sick?

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Take your dog to the vet. If the vet is closed and the situation seems serious, find your nearest emergency animal clinic.

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How to take care of a pet without going to a vet?

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That doesn't really work. You need to go to the vet or just don't get a pet. You could get fish or something that doesn't really need a vet, but your animal's health is important.

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How do you gain a dog's trust back if you been mean to it in the past?

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You don’t want to try to force your trust on the dog. Just sit around the dog and offer it a few treats. If the dog won’t come up to you, then put it on the floor or wherever is stays/sleeps. Make sure you lend time with your dog. Watch TV or read around your dog to get him/her comfortable with you. Dogs are very trusting animals so they should start to trust you if you make sure you don’t yell at your dog or say “bad dog” or do anything bad to it.

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