Understanding – and Misunderstanding – Canine Behavior: LGD Early Warning Signs
These dogs gave their owner LOTS of warning signs before they reached this extreme behavior. #bensonmaremmastraining, #lgdtraining, Any...
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Cindy Benson
Apr 28, 20223 min read
When to Get That Second LGD
#bensonmaremmastraining, #lgdtraining, #lgdpuppytraining At first glance, starting out with only one LGD can seem like the conservative...
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Cindy Benson
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Clicker Training Up Close - The Shelby & Kim Pups
#bensonmaremmastraining, This is the end of my first clicker session with the Shelby pups and the Kim pups. Check out those mindful...
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Cindy Benson
Apr 6, 20222 min read
The Shelby Pups - Sequoia in a Fear Period
#bensonmaremmastraining In anticipation of the pups going to their new homes, I decided to begin leash training with the litter. I...
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Cindy Benson
Apr 6, 20221 min read
The Shelby Pups - Puppies as Sovereign
#bensonmaremmastraining The Shelby pups are getting ready to go to their new homes at nine-ten weeks of age. As I mentally prepare for...
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Cindy Benson
Mar 31, 20224 min read
The Shelby Pups - I'm an LGD! Meet Juniper
#bensonmaremmastraining The Shelby pups, so named because their owner's name is "Shelby," came to me to be evaluated regarding what sort...
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Cindy Benson
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Clicker Training Is Easy! The Shelby Pups
#bensonmaremmastraining It really is! The backstory: My assistant and I usually do a better job of communicating with each other. I told...
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Cindy Benson
Mar 19, 20222 min read
Thor And The Chickens
#bensonmaremmastraining, #lgdchickentraining, #lgdtraining, #positivereinforcementtraining, Thor is almost six-months-old now and has...
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Cindy Benson
Feb 13, 20225 min read
Going From No and Wrong to Change and Create as a Trainer
#bensonmaremmastraining, #shaping, #Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds When I was a child, I heard "no" a...
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Cindy Benson
Jun 27, 20211 min read
How to Teach a Dog to Touch a Hand Target
#bensonmaremmastraining, Hand targeting is a great skill to teach pups. It has many practical applications. Examples would be moving dogs...
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Cindy Benson
Apr 25, 20211 min read
Online Livestock Guardian Dog Training Course
In August 2020, I began requiring completion of the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundations Course as part of the criteria for...
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Cindy Benson
Jan 3, 20216 min read
Teaching a Maremma To Come When Called - Recall
#bensonmaremmastraining, You know where I am about to go with this, right? If you yell “COME!” you aren’t likely to get the behavior from...
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Cindy Benson
May 6, 20202 min read
Why Clicking and Correction Used Together Doesn’t Work - The Poisoned Cue
#bensonmaremmastraining, Dogs trained using positive reinforcement methods have learned that cues are linked to wonderful rewards. A cue...
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Cindy Benson
Mar 27, 20203 min read
How To Teach Touch & Look
#bensonmaremmastraining, There are many reasons to teach dogs new skills. Training helps to build the trust relationship between the...
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Cindy Benson
Nov 5, 20193 min read
How To Train and Reward Two Dogs at The Same Time
#bensonmaremmastraining, This isn’t as difficult as you might think! It requires a little planning and strategy but can be done very...
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Cindy Benson
Jul 27, 20193 min read
Not “Sit”
#bensonmaremmastraining, #clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining I do not teach my dogs to “sit” and in fact this...
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Cindy Benson
Jul 27, 20193 min read
Teaching An Incompatible Behavior
#bensonmaremmastraining, #clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining Remember that training is about creating behavior – not...
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Cindy Benson
Jul 27, 20192 min read
Using a Clicker to Teach Confidence
#bensonmaremmastraining, #clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining Clicker training gives me a tool that I can use as an...
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Cindy Benson
Jul 14, 20193 min read
Manding -What It Is
#bensonmaremmastraining, To begin I need to clarify a couple of terms: A cue is a request for a behavior. If the pup is fortunate, a...
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