Jan 12, 2023 | Learning Theory
COMMUNICATING CLEARLY REQUIRES CONSISTENT CONSEQUENCES Communicating clearly means eliminating inconsistencies when interacting with your dog. Understanding what they perceive will make it easy for them to understand you correctly. It helps reduce stress for...
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...
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
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...
