Rescue Dog Training Tips: Establishing Rules and Boundaries

"The easiest way for the dog to get comfortable is to be able to figure out how this house works. If you're very clear from the day they walk in about the rules... that’s what creates comfort for an animal. They can cope with whatever set of rules you have, as long as they are there from day one. It’s actually more cruel to let him on the couch now and then, three months later when you're no longer feeling sorry for him, try to take that away."

dog behavior, dog confidence, dog management, dog training, dog training podcast, rescue dogsLaura BourhenneJanuary 2, 2026rescue dogs, #rescuedogtraining, #doghoneymoonperiod, #establishingdogboundaries, #secondchancedogsComment

The Secret Life of Movie Dogs: An Interview with Trainer Mathilde De Cagny - Pt 2

“Within two weeks, I know exactly what I have in my hand and what I can do and how much time I want to put in. So one for me is ideal. But sometimes, again, going on Hotel for Dogs, wanted to rescue dogs. And Friday the Jack Russell, which was my team of dogs, we found one that was six years old.”

dog behavior, dog training, dog training podcastLaura BourhenneNovember 6, 2025dog training, rescue dogs, movie preparation, recall for dogs, stay command, retrieve, dog behavior, dog training challenges, dog breeds, dog tricks, dog handling, dog training projectsComment

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