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Canine Body Language

Canine Body Language

Understanding dog body language can help you know when it is safe to approach or handle a dog. Green body language and behaviors: non-fearful dog Body posture: Relaxed, weight evenly distributed, “loose” or “wiggly” body Tail: Relaxed, neutral position, may be wagging...


Early Play in Puppies & Safe Toys to Offer

Early Play in Puppies & Safe Toys to Offer

from the Croney Research Group Puppies explore their environments as soon as their senses develop and they can move around. When puppies enter their third and fourth weeks of life, they begin playing with objects. They will start nosing and mouthing toys, if offered....


Puppy Developmental Stages – Croney Research Group

Puppy Developmental Stages – Croney Research Group

From the Croney Research Group A puppy’s early life is a period of rapid physical, sensory, and behavioral development. They quickly attain new skills and abilities. As puppies progress through developmental stages their experience of the world changes. Understanding...


Changing fearful behavior in dogs – Croney Research Group

Changing fearful behavior in dogs – Croney Research Group

Changing fearful behavior often requires specific techniques, which are different from “training.” We use desensitization and counterconditioning (ds/cc) when a dog is uncomfortable with something. Over time, ds/cc changes how they feel AND changes their behavior!...




Basic Training for Kenneled Dogs: Croney Research Group

Basic Training for Kenneled Dogs: Croney Research Group

Why Train Your Dogs? Training: Helps you have good relationships with your dogs Reduces the frequency of problem behaviors (such as fear of strangers and jumping up on people) Increases comfort during basic care (such as grooming and veterinary care) Prepares your...