Tri-State Canine Obedience - Cincinnati Dog Training

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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.

Redirected Aggression

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Redirected Aggression can be a sign of deeper-seated Dominance Related Aggression

Has your dog ever turned on you when they are acting threatening to another person or animal, this is redirected aggression? This type of aggression usually occurs when a dog is trying to get to something and cannot, they redirect the aggression from the initial person, animal or object and attack for the closer person, animal or object.

Dominant dogs often redirect onto subordinates, whether animal or human, so if your dog redirects hostility, he may be showing signs of a deeper-seated dominance-aggression problem. Contact a behavioral trainer to assist in diagnosing this form of aggression.

Dominance related aggression

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Dominance related aggression should be addressed by a qualified behavioral trainer

Does your dog sometimes act like Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde? Does your dog seem moody at times? In some cases this could point to your dog displaying dominance related aggression.

Dogs are pack animals, and even with domestication there is no denying their natural instincts. In a pack of animals there is a hierarchy, or a canine social order. Often times this hierarchy is established by use of aggression displays. Dominance related aggression can be linked back to this natural canine social order. Dogs view their human family as part of their pack, and thus a hierarchy exists in the dogs mind. While most dogs will act subordinate to humans, some dogs perceive themselves as having a higher rank. This can lead to conflicts with the human pack.

Dominate aggressive dogs can be very friendly, until they feel challenged. While not understanding canine behavior humans who have dominate aggressive dogs can unwittingly challenge their dog. This leads to people believing that an attack is unprovoked. Some examples of situations that may provoke a dominance aggressive dog are:

– Assuming a dominant posture over your dog.

– Approaching or touching a dog while they are eating.

– Touching or pushing a dog that is sleeping (especially in their favorite bed).

– Taking an object away from the dog.

In these cases the dog may become aggressive by growling, snapping or biting. Physical punishment often makes situations worse, and can even exacerbate the aggressive episode.

Contact a behavioral trainer to assist in diagnosing this form of aggression.

Tri-State Canine Obedience

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

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

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