Attention and focus can make or break a performance.
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...
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!
Getting frustrated when training???
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...
STOP Shut Down :<(
(Or learned helplessness)!
How many times have you heard a trainer comment, “he just shuts down” or “he doesn’t like to work under this condition”?
What happens when a dog “shuts down”?
Shutting down is when a dog has stopped … Continue Reading...
Balance in YOUR Training
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...
ESTABLISH GOALS!
Do you want to be successful when showing?
ESTABLISH GOALS!
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...
CRATES and POTTY TRAINING
I love getting a new puppy.
However, it is no fun having to clean up mistakes on the floor. In order to teach a puppy to go potty outside, keep him in his crate if you are unable to watch … Continue Reading...
Bringing a New Puppy Home
What is the best way to bring a new puppy or dog into your household?
Rapport and Control
As soon as you bring home your new dog or puppy, immediately start building a relationship with him/her. Spend time and take … Continue Reading...
Fireworks- My Puppy is GOING Krazy!
AH – July 4th and FIREWORKS.
I take advantage when I get the opportunity to condition a new dog or puppy to ENJOY fireworks.
YES ~ I said enjoy!
We start inside the house so the fireworks sounds are muffled. … Continue Reading...
Nail Day!
Nail trimming is an important part of a regular grooming routine. If your dog’s nails get too long, they can break, which is painful and can result in an infection. Long nails also cause an irregular gait that leads to … Continue Reading...
