or Getting Control of a PUSHY Dog. Building rapport and becoming an obvious leader figure by being consistent in all interactions with your dog is the best way to start getting a handle on that pushy pet. Teach your dog to defer to you by sitting and waiting quietly for anything he wants. This includes … Continue reading “WHO is Calling the Shots?”
Category: Behavior issues?
Give IT Back!
It can be so irritating when your dog grabs something he should not have. Often it becomes a struggle to get the object back. Wouldn’t it be great not to have to fight and chase your dog when he picks up something he shouldn’t have! Just teach your dog to “Give it Back!”. When teaching … Continue reading “Give IT Back!”
Use of Rewards
Reinforcement can include treats, praise, petting, or a favorite toy or game. Since most dogs are food motivated, treats can work especially well for training. Next to food and toys, dogs love attention! Instead of, or in addition to using treats and toys during your next training session, reward your dog by providing praise, affection, … Continue reading “Use of Rewards”
CURB THE JUMPER
The first time your puppy jumps on you, it may be cute. However, when he becomes full grown or you are wearing your best cloths his jumping on you may not be so cute anymore! When training your puppy, be aware of how you teach him to keep all 4 of his feet on the … Continue reading “CURB THE JUMPER”
Why Teach Tricks?
Trick training does provide many benefits – to you and your dog: In the process of learning new tricks you establish a way to learn to communicate with your dog. Trick training helps to build confident dogs and teaches your dog to experiment and offer behavior – which is important. Tricks are a great way for your dog to stay … Continue reading “Why Teach Tricks?”
PLAY! Pt 1
So your dog won’t tug and you want to teach him? Having a dog that loves to play with toys is a huge benefit when training your dog. The tug game is a great way to reward behaviors, is an interactive experience with your dog that burns energy and builds rapport, and while tugging your … Continue reading “PLAY! Pt 1”
My Dogs – How Lucky I Have Been
I have been fortunate over the past XX years :>) to have some really awesome dogs to share my life. They have all been pets first and teammates second and they have taught me very valuable lessons and added to my life. The first thing my dogs have taught me is that you can’t predict … Continue reading “My Dogs – How Lucky I Have Been”
What are YOUR most important foundational skills?
Over the years, many people have asked me what I train first with a new puppy or dog. First, I feel it is important to build a relationship and rapport with the new pup. To do this, I play games, such as COOKIE TOSS game and tug. Although I do some other behaviors, such as … Continue reading “What are YOUR most important foundational skills?”
LET GO! OUT that toy!!!
Let GO of that TOY! or OUT that toy – Guest appearance with Riker showing a new way to get a dog to learn to “OUT” when he doesn’t want to let go. Riker can be sticky with a toy. That is does not want to let go. Here is a new way to train … Continue reading “LET GO! OUT that toy!!!”
Sit/Down ~ Must Have Emergency! Free Webinar
Anyone that has a dog should have an emergency Sit and/or Down. This skill can save your dog’s life in an dire situation! Join me for this FREE Live Webinar Random SIT/DOWN are key parts of teaching and having useful tools that you can use to gain control in an emergency situation. Besides giving … Continue reading “Sit/Down ~ Must Have Emergency! Free Webinar”