Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Canine Arousal and Stress: Is It All Bad?
An aroused dog is not necessarily aggressive. In simple terms, aroused means an excited state. If you are the guardian of a dog, you have...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Dec 5, 20201 min read
Reasons Why A Dog Might Be "Worse On- Leash"
The leash is a must and every dog owner needs to know how to handle one. I always choose a good leash that fits my hand that is...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Nov 5, 20203 min read
Dogs Not Getting Along: Are You Seeing It?
Let me tell you a quick story about two special dogs that took me by surprise one day. I had been dating my current husband. I was asked...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Are You Ignoring The Good Behavior?
There are many times a person can be so busy and only see the undesirable behaviors their dog is doing. The jumping, barking, chewing,...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 11, 20202 min read
The Power Of Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Positive reward - based training is very powerful. As a Positive Reinforcement Trainer my goal is to always train in a very positive...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 10, 20201 min read
Peek A Boo/ Trick Training
Are you someone who is wondering what to do next with your dog? You have trained your dog all the basics and now you would like to do...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Using Food As A Reward/ Dog Training
I often use food for rewarding a dog. I use it to lure my dog into a behavior that I want. Some dogs prefer a toy. I work with my dog...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Separation Anxiety: Separation Distress
What is Separation Distress? A dog who panics when left alone. I have come across dog's that I have found will actually harm themselves....
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 1, 20202 min read
The Jumping Dog: An Undesirable Behavior
Over the years I have had clients ask about what to do when a dog continues to jump on people. A dog is jumping on a guest coming into...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Stress And Fear: Dog's Refuse Treats
You may have noticed that your dog will on occasion refuse to take treats. When I am working with dogs and I notice their behavior...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 27, 20202 min read
House Training: Where Are You?
I often get questions about house training the puppy. One of the first questions I will ask, are you going outside with your puppy? It is...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Living With And Training The Adolescent Dog
You may know what I am talking about. You had that wonderful puppy that just learned all those basic obedience skills. Your puppy was...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 23, 20202 min read
To Change A Dog's Behavior: Through Kindness And Understanding
Changing a dog's behavior does not take violence or dominance. There is no need for hitting a dog or rolling a dog to the ground. I have...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Training A Dog To Walk Nice On Leash
A dog pulls on leash and it works because it gets them moving forward. They want to get somewhere. When the dog rehearses pulling and no...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Training "Find It" : It Is Very Useful
I train dogs "Find It" for different reasons. It is a good enrichment for the dog. Teaching this cue means for the dog to sniff or look...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 13, 20202 min read
The Dog Park: Is It Really Good For Your Dog?
Dog parks can be a great way to let your dog run. But did you ever stop to question yourself? Is your dog a dog that can handle it? Is...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Behavior Problems: Are You Rewarding Them?
You could be unknowingly rewarding your dog and that undesirable behavior is becoming stronger. Are you experiencing undesirable...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 8, 20202 min read
Poisoned Cues: Could This Be Your Problem?
You may be asking yourself what is a poisoned cue? Have you unknowingly poisoned a cue? A cue can be verbal, visual, scent, sound ,...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Sheboygan Dog Trainer and Why Training Is Important
You might be like a lot of people and you just got your new puppy or you adopted a dog and now it's home. You notice there is...
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Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Jul 18, 20202 min read
Dogs That Are Mildly Fearful Of The Mask
We are all living in a world of change. Never did anyone think that we would be wearing mask and taking extra precautions to be safe. I...
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