Why You Need to Focus on Reinforcing Your Dog’s Good Behaviors
Behaviors fulfill a purpose. Behaviors have consequences. A behavior that pays off will be worth repeating. A couple of days ago I came across an advice column for parents in…
Dog training Tips: Substitutes for “STOP IT!”
When I first teach “leave it” I start with a piece of food that I throw on the floor and reward any movement away from the desired object. I can…
Puppy Training & Managing Fear Periods
We try and keep our dogs safe and do everything to stave away scary and unfortunate events. You can’t and should not raise your puppy in a bubble. However there…
Dog Training Practice (with distractions) Makes Perfect!
“But he did it at home!” Is this something you have found yourself saying? Have you ever wondered why your dog will happily sit for you when you ask, or…
Dog Training Tip: Why Are Corrections Futile? No Reward History In The Desired Behavior!
There is a young dog in my neighborhood, a very friendly terrier. He enjoys jumping on people. His owner however does not like it at all. The owner has become…
Dog Training Myths: My Dog Is Just So Highly Strung
“He really needs to run and run and run to blow off steam!” “We need to exercise him all the time because he is so restless.” Does that sound familiar?…
