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		<title>preparing for baby, part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/08/13/preparing-for-baby-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a protocol that I use as a reminder lesson plan after I&#8217;ve taught my clients
how to enforce commands correctly.
Exercises to get your dog used to normal baby routines:
Get him in a sit-stay  or down-stay
Get a doll, sit on the couch with it and pretend to nurse or feed it.  Also pretend to change [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the &#8220;place&#8221; command- good for dogs who need to relax but don&#8217;t know how to&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/05/11/the-place-command-good-for-dogs-who-need-to-relax-but-dont-know-how-to/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 19:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[

 
WHAT IS THE “PLACE” COMMAND?
 
Place is taught on a mat and it is basically a crate with out walls for your dog. This command is taught using the down command on the mat. When he knows it as a command you can put his mat anywhere in the house or even take it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>preparing for a new baby, part one</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/03/29/preparing-for-a-new-baby-part-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
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Many things will change when the new baby arrives, including:
Time you can spend with your pet
Amount of attention and interaction you can give to him
Restricted or off limit areas
Change in routine and schedules
Sights, sounds and scents
You should adjust ‘pet and me times’, gradually, decreasing the length of time your pet depends on you for ‘entertainment’ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>body language part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/02/24/body-language-part-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/02/24/body-language-part-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Approach a Dog

******Now that you know how dogs use body language to communicate,********
*******use those same body language techniques to interact with dogs.*********
To avoid a bite:
Dogs have a series of behaviors that they show before a bite.  If you aren’t aware of these
subtle warning signals that come before a bite, you could be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>part 2 body language</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2010/01/14/part-2-body-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Signs of Submission (avoids conflict):

Head is down, the dog squats/lowers itself to ground, belly up, urination, avoids direct eye contact
Signs of Friendly/Playful dog:

Tail/whole body wagging, play bow (front legs and chest on ground, hind up!), bouncing back and forth,
soliciting other dog to chase, mouth open and relaxed
Signs of a Fearful dog:

Tail between legs, body hunched [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Body Language part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/12/27/dog-body-language-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/12/27/dog-body-language-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[training advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When two dogs meet, they typically sniff and circle each other. Usually, one dog will mount
the side of the other as a sign of dominance.  If the dog being mounted takes offense to
this, he will growl and/or lunge to “correct” the offending dog.  If the offender backs off,
there is no problem.  If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>great article about dogmatic dog trainers!</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/great-article-about-dogmatic-dog-trainers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/great-article-about-dogmatic-dog-trainers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[just for fun]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[training advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Train in Vain &#8211; Why dog training fails.

This guy knows what he&#8217;s talking about.  Almost every single trainer I&#8217;ve met has a &#8220;special formula&#8221;
that they will never deviate from.  It&#8217;s not that I&#8217;m opposed to formulas, I just don&#8217;t think they
belong in my profession.  You can&#8217;t be dogmatic about dog training.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>product review- leashes with &#8220;suicide clips&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/product-review-leashes-with-suicide-clips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/product-review-leashes-with-suicide-clips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[product reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[training advice]]></category>

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Take a look at the clip at the end of this leash.  Take a real good look and make your
brain remember this permanently.  DO NOT USE A LEASH WITH A CLIP LIKE THIS!  Divers
call it a &#8220;suicide clip&#8221; because  the springs are sensitive to small amounts of pressure,
which allows the clip [...]]]></description>
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		<title>product review- adjustable check choke collar</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/product-review-adjustable-check-choke-collar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/product-review-adjustable-check-choke-collar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[product reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[training advice]]></category>

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The check choke is similar to a martingale collar in that it is a limited choke BUT, when you
want to give the dog or pup a correction, the chain part makes an aversive noise.  
Just great. 
I mean that.  
Check chokes are good for young puppies because they are less harsh, and besides [...]]]></description>
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		<title>bye-bye bones</title>
		<link>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/bye-bye-bones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mynaughtydog.net/2009/11/20/bye-bye-bones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marlene</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[training advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bye-bye bones are very special in that they are highly desirable (usually edible),
long-lasting pacifiers that your dog gets only when you leave the house.  They
are typically used for dogs who get nervous or anxious when their owners leave.
The idea is to have the dog associate the person&#8217;s leaving with something &#8220;outta this world&#8221;
great so [...]]]></description>
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