How to train a do to walk on a leash? Reinforcementbased trainingis extremely effective to teach a dog that when it is on a leash, the most rewarding behaviours to offer involve moving with the handler by their side. When working onlead trainingit’s important to remember reinforcement can ...
Teaching your dog to heel is an often overlooked command, especially if your dog is frequently on a leash or in a confined space. It is an extremely valuable tool in unfamiliar situations or exciting environments. With daily practice at home, during walk
Repeat this process until your dog consistently responds to the cue word without needing a treat. Down Down is a simple yet effective command that teaches your dog to lie down and stay in that position until released, which can be extremely useful in many situations. To effectively teach your...
“Hey, my dog can leave if he wants to.” If there is nothing else to do in the room and you control the only source of food, simply leaving is not such a great thing!
Did they come bounding back to you, loose and happy? Or do they slowly slink your way?What to do if Your Dog Has a Poisoned CueIf you think your dog has a poisoned “come” cue, there is a simple fix — change the word you use to call them to come to you! If you’ve been ...
How to get a dog to stop biting – 6 months and over Sometimes these people push and shove the dog around which young dogs quite enjoy when they are playing. For these dogs it is important that you stop all physical play, with all family members. If a puppy is biting hard at your ...
As I was watching my 2-year old playing with our dog the other day it struck me: toddlers and puppies have a lot in common. Here are my top observations in toddler/puppy similarities: They have endless energy–If we could find a way to harness the energy of 2-year old boys and 7-...
A woman walking her dog shortens up the leash and looks at me like I’m crazy. Mom: oh, you know when your sister went to Mexico last spring, she got me big bottle of vanilla. Me: Yeah, I’ve seen that in the cabinet.
Never just let your dog off the leash to go out and make new dog friends — this is a sure recipe for disaster, as other dogs may not take well to this. It’s best to do intros in a neutral, outdoor area with a fence or with someone that you know who has a dog that’s trai...