Jumping Up
June 12, 2020
Dogs jump up on us because they are happy to see us and want to be near our faces. However sweet that may sound, it is still an annoying and often dangerous behavior.
June 2020
House Training
June 12, 2020
In my opinion, house training is one of the more tedious aspects of dog training. It requires complete vigilance on the owner’s part. The upside is that the more vigilant your are from the get-go, the faster it will happen and be reliable. I cannot stress that last point strongly enough!
Clicker Training
June 12, 2020
A clicker is a little plastic device that when pressed, makes a “click” sound. It is just one form of something called “Reward Marking”. The clicker allows you to mark and capture a desired training behavior the instant that you see it. Your dog learns that the behavior being demonstrated at the instant of the “click” will produce a reward.
“Look” for the reactive dog.
June 12, 2020
Visual reactivity or leash aggression is a very common issue. The Look command can be very helpful in interrupting and fading this behavior.
Training Equipment
June 12, 2020
With the plethora of dog training equipment out there it’s hard to decide which type of leash or collar will be best for your dog. I generally start with the basics and make adjustments as needed.
What is an Extinction Burst?
June 12, 2020
Has your dog lost his training MoJo? You have introduced a new training regiment to your dog. Just as you start to see real improvement
Quiet
June 12, 2020
Most of us want our dogs to alert us when there is someone at the front door or on our property. It is definitely one
The Power of Feeding Methods
June 12, 2020
The method in which you feed your dog can help or hinder the training process. From the dog’s perspective, the leader is the one who
What is Resource Guarding?
June 11, 2020
Does your dog ever growl at you when you approach his food/toy/chew bone? This behavior is called Resource Guarding. Resource guarding is caused by your
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
June 11, 2020
Do you worry about leaving your dog home alone because he panics, scratches at the windows and doors, chews through barriers and engages in other
