Online dog training Obedience, Rally, Agility
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...
You bet there is!What is the difference between a skill and an exercise????
An “exercise” is something I am required to do in the ring. It is a sequence of skills. The Drop on Recall, Heeling, courses in Rally … Continue Reading...
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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...