Tri-State Canine Obedience - Cincinnati Dog Training

The Cincinnati area Canine Psychology Specialists with real experience!

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Dogs can be Multilingual

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German Shepherd

We can teach your dog in any language.

Cincinnati dogs embrace their German heritage as much as their owners do. German may be a popular language to train your dog, there are many options out there. Below is a list of some common training commands in some not so common languages.

At Tri-State Canine Obedience we can train your dog in whatever language you choose.

English German Spanish French
Heel Fuss (fooss) Pie Au pied
Sit Sitz Sentado Assis
Stay Bleib (bly’b) Quieto Reste
Down Platz Echado Coucher
Come Hier Venir Ici

 

What is my dog trying to tell me?

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Smiling Dog

The corners of the mouth are turned slightly up indicating this dog is happy.

An owners user guide to understanding what Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Dogs are thinking.

Cincinnati Dogs are just like their owners, they are very expressive animals, and are constantly expressing their feelings. While Canines are not always able to express their feelings in a verbal way, instead they express this using a sophisticated system of body language. Dogs use a combination of differing facial expressions, differing ear placements, differing tail positions, along with body posture and even hair placement to express what they are thinking and even feeling.

A Happy Dog

When your dog is happy the body language will be relaxed. Ears, tails, and body hair should all be relaxed. Tails can wag in a circular or side to side motion. The face will also be relaxed, and the mouth might be slightly open with the corners slightly turned up, as thought they are smiling.

An Excited Dog

An excited dogs body language will indicate they are ready for action. The weight may be centered over the rear legs. The ears and tail are up. Often times they will hold their mouth open, and may bark.

An Alert Dog

A dog that is on alert will appear more focused. Body posture is no long relaxed, the dog will stand upright on all four legs with head and neck erect. The tail could be laying down, or it could also vertical over the back. The tail would be ridged and immobile. The dog will be looking intently at whatever has their attention. The dog may growl or bark. The hair on the top of the back or shoulders may or may not be raised.

 A Scared Dog

When a dog is scared they will try to look small, the body looks hunched and the tail is tucked or held low, the ears are flat. The dog may or may not cower to the ground. The dog may look at the source of the fear or they might just look in another direction. The body is tense. The dog may yawn in an exaggerated way.

A Dominant Dog

A dominant dog will stand tall, trying to appear large. The dog may be standing or leaning forward slightly. The ears are up maybe slightly forward. The tail is high and rigid. The hair on the back and shoulders might be standing up. The dog will make direct eye contact, and might growl but the mouth will remain closed.

Success Stories Wanted

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Have you got a great story to share about your dog?  We’d love to share your story with your fellow and future students at Tri-State Canine Obedience.   Email us a picture of your canine companion along with your story about how training helped your dog, you, your family or the whole world!  Post on our wall, or tweet at us.

Summer Safety Tips for your Puppy

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Sunbathing puppy

A relaxing day at the beach. Why does "dog days of summer" carry a negative connotation?

As we all know summers in Cincinnati can be dangerously hot for your canine companion. Keeping your dog healthy and happy in the hot summer months is simple and easy. Just follow the tips listed below.

  1. Don’t leave your dog in the car alone.
  2. If your dog spends a lot of time outside make sure they have plenty of shade.
  3. Make sure your dog has extra water to stay hydrated.
  4. Keep your dog groomed and up to date on all vaccinations.

Lastly, you should understand what the sings of heat stress are for your dog. These can include excessive panting and or difficulty breathing, an increase in the heart rate, drooling, mild weakness.

Predatory Aggression

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This is a natural instinct that your dog was born with often referred to as the “predator prey drive”. When they see a small animal running they want to chase the animal. As with all dogs innate drives, some dogs have a higher “prey” drive than others. This means that while some dogs will fetch a stick and bring it back to you, others will chase anything that moves. Commonly dogs with predatory aggression chase other dogs when they run, small children with they run, sometimes even people on bicycles or even cars that are passing by.

When a dog displays symptoms of predatory aggression such as ignoring all commands when they are in the middle of a chase, it is important to have the ability to regain control of your dog. This can be accomplished with a behavior modification program. It is important to find a behavioral trainer that is experienced in dealing with predatory aggression. Typically speaking an obedience trainer will not have the knowledge or resources to manage this type of aggression.

Tri-State Canine Obedience

Mike Dixon, Owner
Cincinnati, Ohio
859-816-5500
[email protected]

Classroom Training Locations

MapTri-State Canine Obedience, 100 Beacon Dr. Wilder, KY 41076

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