Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Puppy Training Myths
About 6-7 months ago I got an inquiry from a guy who had a puppy who was “boisterous” and he wanted “it” trained. He asked if I could I come for…
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Dog Training Tips: Managing Behavior
I think this story is worth retelling because I see so many people waiting for their dog to make a “ mistake” rather than manage their behavior! On a recent…
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy?
So when is it good to start training your puppy? Is it ever too late? Or too soon? Those are questions we hear often. I guess the first thing to…
TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THE RIGHT REINFORCER FOR THEM
A reinforcer is pretty much anything that will make a learner understand that they did well, that they understood, that communication was successful. With puppies and inexperienced dogs in particular…
Dog Training Tips: The Problem With “STAY”
Remember the coloring books you had as a child where you needed to try and stay INSIDE the lines? A long time ago I wrote a blog post discussing “inside…
Why is a Behavior Consultation important for Dog Training?
Very often dog guardians reach out to a trainer or behaviorist when something with their dog’s behavior goes awry. The neighbors complain about barking, the dog is still peeing and…