Editor’s note: Be sure to view each section of Laura’s accompanying video as you read through her article.
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Teaching "Off" with Positive Reinforcement
By Joan Orr on 11/01/2011Self control is one of the most critical skills a dog needs to learn, and it is a skill that is required multiple times a day. Dogs are expected to refrain from picking up something forbidden when it appears within reach. Some examples that come to mind include: dropped medication, chicken bones, the hamster, dead birds, Granny's hearing aid, Susie's favorite stuffed toy, the last remaining baby soother...
On My Mind: “I probably should be doing something else, but I have to do this first!”
By Karen Pryor on 10/12/2011I was catching up on the TAGteach list recently and discovered this thrilling news.
Carly Fleming wrote:
I just came across a website and blog by a professor of philosophy at Stanford, about what he calls “Structured Procrastination.” I am a HUGE procrastinator and also a perfectionist (which is mostly what his blog is about). I came across an entry talking about to-do lists that had so many elements of TAGteach in it that I had to share. Some of the ideas he used were:
- Breaking things down into small attainable goals
- "TAG points" of 5 words or less (although some of his were a little longer)
- Physically checking off an item on the list (similar to getting a TAG or pulling a bead on the tagulator)
I hope someone finds this as interesting as I did. Carly
How to Prevent Resource Guarding in a Multiple-dog Household
By hmedford on 10/01/2011Resource guarding among dogs is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs are pre-programmed not to want to share valued resources with others. For pet dogs, resources may include food, toys, or even the owner's attention. In most households, resource guarding is limited to simple communication, but sometimes the behavior can escalate in frequency or intensity and injuries can occur. If you are ever concerned about aggressive behavior in your dog, related to resource guarding or not, it is best to contact your vet or other qualified professional for help before proceeding on your own.
