Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Ever wonder how they get those dogs in the movies to do certain things or perform complex tricks? Sure, most of them are pretty talented pooches, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks your pet is talented, too. Clicker training in dogs is the foundation of many positive reinforcement-based pet training techniques. It works quite well […]

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Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

Doggone It! How to Cope With a Destructive Dog

You love your dog, but you probably dislike the way they behave sometimes. Sure, dogs can be, well, dogs. They eat poop, roll around in garbage, and conduct themselves with zero nods to human decency, but none of this means they aren’t super smart or capable of being trained.  Without a doubt, dogs can be […]

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Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve put a lot of time and energy into choosing your dog. And whether you have a puppy from a reputable breeder or have adopted an older dog from the shelter, we can bet you’ve spent some time training your dog, or at least thinking about it.  All […]

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Back to School: Improving Your Dog’s Behavior

Back to School: Improving Your Dog’s Behavior

Getting the kids ready for the new school year may remind you of just how much “schooling” is needed to improve your dog’s behavior. Has he been shredding shoes, or howling through the night? Do you worry about his random “nipping” at strangers or have noticed an increase in separation anxiety? Man’s best friend can […]

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Beyond the Cute Factor: What Makes a Good Dog?

Beyond the Cute Factor: What Makes a Good Dog?

Even the most stalwart cat lover can see that a dog works hard for the universal title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs are perceived across the board as intrinsically loyal, fun, and loving. Unfortunately, for various reasons, not all dogs fit into the good dog category right away – especially without the support and guidance […]

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Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Dogs are hard-wired to please their owners. Unfortunately, when they “act out” or behave badly, some owners respond in a fashion that actually reinforces the offense. Indeed, the idea that dogs implicitly understand what we want is important, but getting to the bottom of what they need from us is equally important. Remember, the best […]

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