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: Puppies!
Perfect for dogs of all ages! Includes articles on Brining Puppy Home, Crate and Potty Training, and Fireworks – My Puppy is Going Krazy, just to name a few! FREE!
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...
Decide WHAT you want to Accomplish BEFORE you Grab your DOG!
Before you begin to train,
consider exactly what you want to train.
What do you want to accomplish during your training session?
For example if you are training or reviewing a sit with your dog, consider the following questions:
- How
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...
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Now is your chance! “WATCH POE GROW” will give you that opportunity to watch me train my new puppy, Poe.
In the upcoming videos, Poe and I will be showing you everything I like to do with a puppy or … Continue Reading...
JUST PLAY!
Many times, I hear, “my dog works great as long as I have treats” or “my dog knows when I have treats and will not work with the same enthusiasm.”
One of my SECRETS, and a skill that is a … Continue Reading...