Category: Training TIPS!
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 -
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 -
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 -
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Random SIT/DOWN are key parts of teaching and having useful
… 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 -
DISTRACTION TRAINING
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 -