Most of us want and even strive for a dog that exudes enjoyment when training and showing. What many of us ultimately look for is a partner that shows willingness and precision along with drive and desire. How do we … Continue Reading -
Category: Behavior issues?
TRAINING IS 24/7
When is the best time to train your dog?
The answer is all the time!
Dog training is done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether you know it or not. Bad habits are created during everyday life … Continue Reading -
WHO is Calling the Shots?
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 … Continue Reading -
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
… Continue Reading - 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 … Continue Reading -
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 … Continue Reading -
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
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 … Continue Reading -
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 … Continue Reading -
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, … Continue Reading -