Every time you speak, touch, or give treats to your dog, you are reinforcing their behavior (and their state of mind). Even simple things, like petting or pushing your dog down when he or she jumps on you reinforces the jumping. A dog training class taught by an experienced dog behavior specialist can help you learn how to properly reinforce only the behavior you really want from your dog!
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