CONDITIONED REINFORCERS

CONDITIONED REINFORCERS

In order for conditioned reinforcers such as clickers to be of value to your training plan, your dog must learn that the sound of the clicker predicts the arrival of the reward.  With proper pairing, your dog will have the same emotional response to the sound of the...
EVENT MARKERS

EVENT MARKERS

THE PURPOSE OF EVENT MARKERS Event markers communicate to your dog the precise moment they perform an action that earns them a reward.  The reinforcer is then delivered directly to your dog’s mouth, to the floor, or utilizing one of the many training devices...

LEASH HANDLING

LEASH HANDLING FOR EFFECTIVE DOG TRAINING A leash is must for safety when working around other dogs and people or in unsecured environments.  Your leash handling mechanics contribute greatly to your training success.  We communicate stress and tension through tight...
MENTAL EXERCISE

MENTAL EXERCISE

HOW TO PROVIDE MENTAL EXERCISE FOR YOUR DOG You love your dog and want to give them the best.  Giving them a fulfilling day earning their keep will build their confidence and burn energy. Your dog is capable of a suite of species specific behaviors that...
CANINE ENRICHMENT

CANINE ENRICHMENT

‘WHY’ IS CANINE ENRICHMENT NECESSARY? Canine Enrichment help burns energy that your dog is designed to expend through searching for food, shelter, and social contact.  In our homes they have everything they need yet they often engage in behavior that is...