Online dog training Obedience, Rally, Agility
Dogs are naturally pack animals.In a family situation with people, a dominant/pushy dog may “test” his place in the pack by asserting himself. This may be done in subtle ways such as nudging your hand for petting, stealing objects … Continue Reading...
It is hard for your dog to learn, perform a skill or exercise correctly, if you do not have his complete attention. When training, insist that your dog pay 100 percent … Continue Reading...
Some people grind their teeth or hold their breath while training while others clench their fists or rattle off a string of swearwords. When the frustration of training your dog comes to a boil, there are a countless number of … Continue Reading...
What happens when a dog “shuts down”?
Shutting down is when a dog has stopped … Continue Reading...
DISTRACTION TRAINING (or proofing) builds your dog’s confidence, focus, and attention on you so that your dog can perform a skill any place, anytime, no matter what is happening. During this week we will look at various ways to proof … Continue Reading...
What’s a training plan, and how do I make one?Before you start training a skill, you need to make a training plan.
The key to successful dog training is in the planning. The following is a step by step … Continue Reading...
To establish balance in training, one should understand the difference between “regimented training” and “motivational training.”
Regimented training often has precise steps with a beginning and an end. Many times “regimented training” is applied to all dogs regardless … Continue Reading...
A few months before the event, my training sessions start to consist of My Training 3’s.
consider exactly what you want to train.
What do you want to accomplish during your training session?
For example if you are training or reviewing a sit with your dog, consider the following questions:
When starting to establish goals, one of the first items on your agenda will be to set goals for both you and your dog.
The old adage, “there are only … Continue Reading...