Jan 16, 2023 | dog training skills, positive reinforcement
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...
Jan 9, 2023 | Decompression, dog training skills, human-canine bond
THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND DECOMPRESSION After any traumatic experience or routine change is a period called Decompression. This is the time during which the body’s functions return to baseline and the neurotransmitters that facilitate fight or...
Jan 6, 2023 | dog training skills, positive reinforcement, Puppy Training
NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE Your trainer likely made the suggestion to hand feed your puppy. This recommendation is based on the principle that we all work to achieve the things we want in life. This philosophy will help build confidence in your puppy by...
Jan 6, 2023 | dog training skills
WHY TEACH YOUR DOG TO WAIT AT THE DOOR? Doors are an exciting place for dogs. You just never know what’s on the other side! Or they can be scary. Either way, teaching your dog to ‘Wait at the Door’ is a great way to ensure that...
Jan 6, 2023 | dog training skills, Uncategorized
A good recall is truly be a life saver yet it’s one of the cues that owners struggle to teach. Do you always do as you’re told? Why not? An honest answer to that question can unravel the mysteries behind why dogs ignore their owners when they’re...
Nov 9, 2022 | dog training skills, human-canine bond, positive reinforcement, Scent Detection
LEARNING FROM SCENT DETECTION EXPERTS This past week Deja and I journeyed off to the sunny climes of Crystal River, Florida in search of adventure! And odor… By this I mean we attended the Pet Professional Guild’s 3 Day Scent and Scent-ability...
