Category: Behavior issues?
Another series of articles that can be great for working with all dogs and all ages. Some of the articles are Nail Day (think of the art and science of keeping those nails done!), Establishing Goals, and The Great Sport of Obedience. FREE!
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 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...
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.
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… Continue Reading...LEADER OF THE PACK
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...