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 Topic: Why do dogs roll in the grass? 
 Description: Dogs have a strong sense of smell and use it to interact with the world. They can use scent to pick up trails of prey or communicate with other dogs. So if your dog is rolling in the grass, it may be about picking up a smell, covering a smell, or leaving their scent behind. 
 
+Topic: Why a dog stares at you
+Description: Dogs have many reasons for turning their gaze on us. But most of the time they are either communicating with us or waiting for us to communicate with them. With a little knowledge and observation, you can learn to tell the difference.  1. Dogs are reading us . More than almost any other animal on earth, dogs are in tune with humans. They sense our moods, follow our pointing gestures, and read us for information about what’s going to happen next. That means they stare at us a lot to gain knowledge about their environment. Essentially, they are waiting for us to do something that will impact them. For example, dogs quickly learn that their owners pick up the leash before taking them on a walk. Therefore, they will watch for that signal that a trip outside is on its way. The same is true for mealtimes, play sessions, car rides, and so much more. 2. Dogs are trying to tell us something. Staring also occurs when your dog is trying to get your attention or tell you something. For example, if your dog is hungry and you’re eating, staring can indicate a desire for you to share your food. Dogs are telling us how they feel. Your dog also uses eye contact to express emotions, both positive and negative. In their wolf ancestors, staring is considered threatening and rude. Some dogs still retain that attitude. That’s why you should never stare down strange dogs or hold dogs still to stare into their eyes. If a dog gives you a hard stare, with unblinking eyes and a stiff posture, back away and don’t make eye contact. 
 
+Topic: Why dogs get the zoomies
+Description: Zoomies refer to those explosions of energy that dogs have on occasion. Zoomies often feature repetitive behavior such as running in circles or spinning around. A frequent cause of zoomies is an excess buildup of energy that dogs hold on to, which is then released in one big burst. Given that zoomies are a way for dogs to get their energy out, they often happen first thing in the morning after dogs have rested all night. They can also happen later in the day for dogs that have been confined in a crate or haven’t been walked. Stressful situations like being restrained, a bath or grooming session, or a trip to the vet can also lead to the zoomies. 
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+Topic: Why do dogs like belly rubs? 
+Description: Here are 4 reasons why dogs like Belly Rubs 1. It feels good. Dogs love belly rubs because it feels good. Giving your dog a belly rub feels enjoyable and calming. 2. Comfort. Most dogs love their owners, and better yet, they love getting attention from you. If your dog sees that you enjoy rubbing your belly and that it is one of the best ways to get your attention, then your dog will repeat this behavior several times throughout the day to feel your comfort. Interacting with your dog in a positive way that feels good will also provide them with comfort which is a good response for both you and your dog. 3. Making social connections. Dogs love to get an interaction out of you. Dogs are social creatures that thrive on attention, love, and care. Dogs can see how much you may like rubbing their belly and ogling over how cute they look in that position. This sparks a social response in dogs, and they feel that lying on their backs will get a response out of you to rub and cuddle them. This has a positive impact on dogs and allows them to get the interaction and attention they want from their owner while allowing the two of you to bond and form a deeper social connection.
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+Topic: Why do dogs bark in their sleep? 
+Description: Dogs’ barking is the equivalent of a human speaking, hence it is their way of communication. Depending on the dream, the vocalization may be a sign for a joyful or a sad dream, and it is the way in which the dog expresses its feeling in regard to places, objects, or experiences during the day. Dogs’ dreams may be related to memory processing, dealing with different types of emotions, or recalling emotionally intense moments. 
 
 Topic: Model-Rival Or Mirror Dog Training method
 Description: This method suggests that dogs learn by observation, providing a model of ideal behaviour or rival to compete for resources, dogs come to learn imitate behaviours. So you or the trainer can be the model and appreciating them for completing tasks on command as well as punishing them for misbehaving. The targeted model can also act as an opponent, competing to do the right task for a reward, fascinating the dog to pick up on the task and accomplish it quickly. Mirror training also has the same principle, the owner of the dog is the model offering rewards for any accomplished tasks or good behaviour. This method can be very effective if you think that you have a strong bond with your dog. 
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 In this case, it's helpful to add in a bell or other audible alert that your pup can use to let you know she's got to go. A professional can help you effectively teach a bell alert.
 
-If you have a dog that absolutely won't potty outside, no matter what you try, check out this blog for some additional help.
+If you have a dog that absolutely won't potty outside, no matter what you try, check out this blog for some additional help.
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+Identify your training goals
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+There are (essentially) two levels of dog training. If you're interested in skills training, or basic manners, such as teaching your dog to sit, stay and lie down, that's the realm of a dog trainer. If your dog has a behavior problem — anxiety, aggressiveness, fearfulness — then what you need is a dog behavioral consultant, like Brianna Dick of Pack Leader Help.
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+"The way that I approach dog training is behavioral psychology based," says Dick, who is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. "We're not looking at just the physical behaviors of dogs. We're looking at their emotions and the relationship they have with their humans."
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+If you need both skills training and behavior training, start with the more complicated of the two: behavior training. A dog behavior consultant will also be well-versed in teaching your dog how to sit, but a dog trainer will be much less equipped to help your dog deal with separation anxiety.
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+Be realistic.
+As Fratt says, "Just like not every human is going to learn to love going to raves, not every dog is going to learn to love going to the dog park."
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+Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist, a family dog mediator and the owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center. She also wrote a book titled "Meet Your Dog: The Game Changing Guide To Understanding Your Dog's Behavior." Brophey uses a framework called L.E.G.S (learning, environment, genetics, self) to explain dog behavior. Say, for example, your dog is barking at your guests.
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+"That might be a breed of dog that was selected for hundreds of years to defend against people walking in your front door," says Brophey. Since you can't train away a German shepherd's genetic impulse to defend its territory, you may need to change your expectations, instead.
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+Decide how you'd like to train your dog.
+A greyhound against a pink backdrop shows how to sit
+Zero demonstrates the command "sit."
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+When it comes to training methods, you have a few options: group classes, one-on-one training, board and train, day training and self-led training, to name the most common. Group classes are cheaper but less personalized. Board and train facilities are more expensive and riskier, says Fratt.
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+"If the trainer spends all this time training the dog in this really specific context and then basically just hands you the leash, takes your check and walks away, there's a very good chance you're not actually going to be able to implement those new strategies and skills ... successfully in your home."
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+Your choice will depend on your budget and your training goals. For example, if your dog is acting aggressively towards another dog in your home, that's probably not well-served by training that takes place outside of your home.
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+Also know that you will have to be involved in training your dog, but it doesn't have to take up a huge chunk of your day. Fratt says she spends about five minutes a day on training. A lot of the homework that trainers will give you can also be fun, and is easy to work into your everyday life.
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+Understand the methodologies.
+Dog training is a completely unregulated field, meaning anyone with a website, Instagram page or storefront can claim to be a dog trainer. This also means that there is no definitive rule book for what methods to use when training a dog, and many trainers disagree. Many trainers, though, fall into two broad categories:
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+The first is positive reinforcement trainers like Fratt. Positive reinforcement means giving your dog something good — like a treat — when they do something good, so they repeat the behavior. Or giving your dog something good so they associate something (they think is) scary with having a positive experience.
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+The second is balanced trainers like Brianna Dick. Balanced trainers use positive reinforcement methods, but are also more willing to incorporate corrections, like e-collars, into their training.
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+E-collar training involves "a collar that your dog wears, which you control via remote, that emits a stimulus to your dog's neck — a shock, sound or, say, a citronella spray — whenever they need a correction," Dick explains. E-collars are divisive in the dog training community, especially the ones which emit a shock.
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+Dick says to be wary of any trainer who uses e-collars on every dog. "That is cookie cutter, and it's never going to garner very good results," she says. "You want someone who is getting to know you, your relationship, your lifestyle with your dog."
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+Find a good trainer.
+If what you need is a solid list of positive reinforcement trainers or balanced trainers in your area, a good place to start is with lists compiled by various professional associations. There are many, including:
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+International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
+Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
+The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
+Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
+Pet Professional Guild
+The Academy for Dog Trainers
+Pat Miller Certified Trainers
+And then do interviews! Call former clients. See which trainer makes you feel most comfortable. Make sure they can explain their training methods.
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