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Because your dog deserves more than a temporary fix—and you deserve a trainer who treats you like a valued partner, not just another appointment.

At CPR Canine Training, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when your dog’s behavior leaves you frustrated, worried, or unsure where to turn. You care deeply about your dog’s well-being. You simply need clear guidance, practical solutions, and steady support to help you both succeed.

That’s where we come in.

Serving clients throughout Lorain County, Ohio and beyond, we’re committed to bringing out the best in every dog and every family we work with.

When you choose CPR Canine Training, you’re choosing:

✅ Proven Expertise You Can Trust
From working dogs to family companions, our experience is grounded in real-world results. We’ve helped countless dogs overcome reactivity, anxiety, and unwanted behaviors—without intimidation or shortcuts.

✅ A Calm, Respectful Approach
We meet every dog with patience, understanding, and science-based methods that create meaningful, lasting change.

✅ Training Designed Around You
Your goals and lifestyle matter. Whether you prefer private coaching, board & train programs, or virtual support, we’ll build a plan that fits seamlessly into your life.

✅ Support You Can Count On
You won’t have to navigate challenges alone. We’re here to guide you through each step, so you feel confident and equipped long after training ends.

✅ Results You Can See—and Feel Every Day
Imagine calmer walks, polite greetings, and a dog who listens because they trust you. That level of connection is possible, and we’re here to help you achieve it.

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🗣️ Barking

What It Is:

Dogs bark to communicate. It can be:

Alert barking (someone outside)
Demand barking (wanting attention)
Frustration barking (lack of stimulation)
Fear-based barking (unfamiliar sounds/people)
Excitement barking (play or anticipation)

Why It Happens:

Lack of exercise or mental stimulation
Reinforcement of barking (if the dog gets what they want)
Anxiety or fear triggers
Territorial instincts

Solutions:

✅ Management

Block visual triggers (frosted window film, barriers).
Use white noise or calming music.

✅ Training

Teach "Quiet":
1. Wait for a bark.
2. Say “Quiet.”
3. When the dog stops, mark (“Yes!”) and reward.
4. Gradually lengthen the time of quiet before rewarding.

Desensitization:
- Gradually expose your dog to triggers at a distance they can handle without barking, rewarding calm behavior.

✅ Enrichment

Provide puzzle toys, snuffle mats, and daily exercise to reduce excess energy.

🐾 Jumping

What It Is:

Jumping is a normal greeting behavior to get attention or be closer to your face.

Why It Happens:

Excitement
Attention-seeking
Lack of impulse control

Solutions:

✅ Ignore & Remove Attention

Turn away, cross your arms, and avoid eye contact.
Only give attention when all four paws are on the floor.

✅ Teach an Incompatible Behavior

Ask for a Sit or Place as guests enter.
Reward the sit consistently.

✅ Practice Controlled Greetings

Use a leash.
Step on the leash to limit jumping.
Reward calm behavior.

✅ Consistency

All family members and visitors must follow the same approach.

🦷 Chewing

What It Is:

Chewing is natural, especially in puppies, but it becomes a problem when it targets furniture or belongings.

Why It Happens:

Teething (puppies)
Boredom
Anxiety/stress
Lack of appropriate outlets

Solutions:

✅ Management

Dog-proof your home (keep valuables out of reach).
Use baby gates or pens.

✅ Redirect

Provide appropriate chew toys (frozen Kongs, Nylabones).
When your dog starts chewing something inappropriate, calmly redirect to the toy and praise.

✅ Exercise & Mental Stimulation

Daily walks and interactive games reduce destructive energy.

✅ Supervision

Use crate training when you can’t supervise.

🐶 Nipping

What It Is:

Using the mouth to grab skin or clothes without breaking skin, common in puppies.

Why It Happens:

Play behavior
Overstimulation
Teething
Lack of bite inhibition training

Solutions:

✅ Teach Bite Inhibition

When nipped, let out a high-pitched “Ouch!” and immediately stop play.
Resume play when your dog is calm.

✅ Provide Chew Outlets

Frozen toys for teething puppies.

✅ Redirect to Toys

Keep a toy handy and encourage biting it instead of your hands.

✅ Calm Play

Avoid roughhousing that excites biting.

🦈 Biting

What It Is:

Harder, intentional use of the mouth, sometimes accompanied by growling or snapping.

Why It Happens:

Fear or anxiety
Resource guarding
Frustration
Pain or illness

Solutions:

⚠️ Important:
If your dog is biting aggressively, consider professional help ASAP. Safety first.

✅ Avoid Punishment

Punishing biting can worsen fear.

✅ Identify Triggers

Observe and record when bites happen.

✅ Management

Use barriers, leashes, or muzzles as needed.

✅ Behavior Modification

Gradual desensitization and counterconditioning to triggers.
Teaching alternate behaviors.

✅ Resource Guarding

Use trades: “Give” command in exchange for high-value treats.

🦮 Pulling

What It Is:

Pulling ahead on leash during walks.

Why It Happens:

Excitement to explore
Lack of leash training
Reinforcement (pulling gets them where they want)

Solutions:

✅ Use Proper Equipment

Front-clip harness or head collar.

✅ Red Light, Green Light

Stop walking when pulling.
Walk forward when the leash is loose.

✅ Reward Position

Reward frequently at your side.

✅ Practice Inside First

Train leash manners in a distraction-free area.

✅ Short Training Walks

Keep sessions brief and positive.

🏃‍♂️ Running Away

What It Is:

Escaping the yard or bolting out doors.

Why It Happens:

High prey drive
Boredom
Inadequate containment
Reinforcement (adventure outside)

Solutions:

✅ Management

Check fences for gaps.
Use baby gates at doors.
Leash your dog when opening doors.

✅ Recall Training

Start indoors: call your dog, reward with high-value treats.
Move to secure outdoor areas.
Practice daily with increasing distractions.

✅ Doorway Control

Teach Wait or Stay at doors.
Reward only when released.

✅ Enrichment

Make home life more interesting (training games, scent work).

🙉 Ignoring Me

What It Is:

When owners say, “My dog just won’t listen,” it usually means:

The dog knows cues but ignores them, or
The dog has never truly learned what’s expected in different situations.

Why It Happens:

Lack of clarity: The dog hasn’t learned that cues apply everywhere (home, park, etc.).
Low motivation: Rewards don’t matter enough to the dog.
Distractions: Competing stimuli override training.
Inconsistent follow-through: The dog learns that ignoring is an option.

Solutions:

✅ Consistency Is Key

Use the same cues every time.
Always follow through—if you ask for Sit, don’t let ignoring slide.

✅ Increase Value of Rewards

Use high-value treats (real meat, cheese) when teaching or proofing commands.
Praise alone often isn’t enough, especially early on.

✅ Practice in Low-Distraction Environments

Start in your living room.
Gradually add distractions (other rooms, backyard, then public spaces).

✅ Short, Focused Sessions

Keep training sessions to 5–10 minutes.
End on success and keep it fun.

✅ Teach Attention

Name Game: Say your dog’s name. When they look at you, mark (“Yes!”) and reward.
Build this so they check in automatically.

✅ Professional Help

If your dog tunes you out completely or is highly overstimulated, structured coaching accelerates progress.

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