Questions tagged [stimulus response]
What are the best methods for teaching a dog to stop barking at cranes?
Category: Behavior and Training
Teaching a dog to stop barking at cranes, or any specific stimulus, requires a combination of understanding canine behavior, consistent training, and patience. Dogs often bark at cranes or similar large, moving objects because they perceive them as unusual, threatening, or exciting. Below is a detai...
How can you tell if a dog is alert based on its posture?
Category: Posture
A dog's posture is one of the most reliable indicators of its emotional state and level of alertness. When a dog is alert, it is paying close attention to its surroundings, often in response to a stimulus such as a sound, movement, or unfamiliar presence. Understanding the specific postural cues tha...