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 16, 2023 | Canine Enrichment, Uncategorized
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...
Jan 12, 2023 | 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...
Jan 11, 2023 | behavior modification, positive reinforcement
Desensitization and counter-conditioning are interwoven into almost every aspect of dog training. Most often, though, these concepts are associated with behavior modification. It’s very easy for dogs to feel overwhelmed and begin to form negative associations....
Jan 11, 2023 | positive reinforcement
POSITIVE ASSOCIATIONS START WITH THE FIRST IMPRESSION First impressions are everything! The initial interaction you have with something new will dictate your associations with that individual or thing going forward, particularly if it wasn’t pleasant....
Jan 11, 2023 | positive reinforcement
Knowing which high value reinforcers your dog will work for will make your training journey easier. You’ll want to learn what your dog enjoys so we can use that to pay them for good behavior. If they find what you offer unsuitable or even aversive they will...
