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Category: Puppies!
Catching in the Act!
To be an effective trainer, correction or praise should occur when the dog is in the act of the behavior you are trying to eliminate or reinforce.
That way, the dog can connect his behavior to your reaction. Most dogs … Continue Reading -
Gurrrrr. Summer is here.
Don’t know about y’all during the summer months but it gets really HOT here in the south.
During this time of year, I need to plan my dog’s training sessions and conditioning so that we can get the most “bang … 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 2
How to Teach your dog how to play.
Here are a few simple guidelines to help
you on your way to a tugging fend!
*DON’T LOOM OVER YOUR DOG WHEN TUGGING:
Bending over your … Continue Reading -
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 -
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.
… 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 -
Maintaining Focus
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 -