Become a ‘Dog Whisperer’
Train as a Pack for Better Results
Your whole family adores your dog — but not the barking. This issue can lead to feelings of frustration, and the more frustrated you get, the more your dog barks. It’s their only way of communicating, and they’re telling you, “My needs are not being met.” As Cesar Millan, the original “dog whisperer,” explains, “A barking dog needs exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order.” Exercise Part of the barking issue may be due to pent-up energy. According to the humane society, “A tired dog is a good dog and one who is less likely to bark from boredom or frustration.” If you already take your pup on a morning walk, try adding in an evening walk. You could add it to your child’s chore list and help get out some of the kid’s pent-up energy, too. It may also be beneficial to practice obedience exercises and games that challenge your dog. Discipline To put a stop to the behavior, you’ll first need to change any of your behavior that’s reinforcing it. Any attention your dog gets when he’s barking — even yelling, “Rover, stop!” — teaches him to keep going, because you’re rewarding him with attention. Wait until your dog has stopped barking to give him any sort of attention, including looking at them. “To be successful with this method, you must wait as long as it takes for him to stop barking,” advises the Humane Society. Each day, our world becomes more interconnected. For this reason, family law issues cross international borders with increasing frequency. Depending on the issues you are facing and the countries you have ties to, there are several laws that may be applicable to your family court case. In South Carolina, one or more of the following laws may impact your cross- border issues regarding children and maintenance. 1980 Hague Convention This treaty seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of abduction and retention over international boundaries by providing a procedure to bring about their prompt return. You can find the full list of signatories at hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=24. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act This uniform law, which has been adopted by 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, determines which state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to deal with determination of child custody or modification and enforcement of prior orders. This law offers a way to deal with abduction and retention issues if a country is not a signatory of the Hague Convention. 2007 Hague Convention This convention gives a modern, efficient, and accessible international system for cross-border recovery of child support and other forms of
Affection Of course, your dog needs love and attention to thrive — a lack of it could contribute to barking behavior. Reinforce silence by giving your dog a treat and an encouraging pat when she demonstrates good behavior, like not barking. “Our pups want to work for our attention,” Cesar Millan reminds us. “Allowing her to do that and to see your happiness is, to your dog, the biggest reward of all.”
To make your training program successful, consistency is key. Enlist the help of the whole family to stick to the principles. Together, you can foster a calm, peaceful home where you and your dog happily coexist. We Handle International Family Law Cases, Too
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act This uniform law limits the jurisdiction that can establish and modify child-support orders and the enforcement of maintenance obligations by determining the jurisdiction and power of the courts in the different states. It also determines which state’s law will be applied in modifying or enforcing maintenance obligations — an important factor, as support laws vary greatly among the states. If you or someone you know is facing a family law matter that crosses international boundaries, it is critical to work with experienced attorneys who are well-equipped to handle all aspects of the local, national, and international family laws. As a fellow with the International Academy of Family Lawyers, senior partner Ben Stevens can work with attorneys all over the world to protect your best interests. Contact us at (864) 598-9172 to schedule an initial consultation.
family maintenance. You can find the full list of signatories at hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=131.
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