Is Saying Good Sit Good For Training?
So often I see people tell their dog GOOD sit after their dog sits, or GOOD whatever the behavior is that the dog is doing. However, to help their (and your) dog to learn to do that behavior when asked, just saying GOOD or YES or CLICK and then following that with something your dog […]
Preventing Danger In The Park
Dawson and I had an unexpected hiccup in our otherwise relaxing outing to a busy local park this morning. Dawson was sitting next to me while I had stopped to talk with someone when suddenly I saw three large dogs (one that probably weighed over 100 pounds) running directly toward us, dragging their handler who […]
Stopping Your Dog’s Bad Habits
Does your dog have ‘bad’ habits that you’d like to stop? It is a common question.
Only Your Pet Chooses The Value
In this video, I want to remind you that an important component to training your dog with positive reinforcement is knowing what YOUR DOG values.
Reinforcement vs Bribery In Dog Training
On behalf of his dog buddies, Dawson wants to clear up a common misunderstanding about reinforcement vs bribery in dog training.
Nonprofit Focus: United Pet Fund
I remember that day in 2015. I was standing amongst a crowd of people in an inconspicuous warehouse that sits in an office/industrial area of Blue Ash. It was a proud day for veterinarian Dr. Zeke Zekoff and his small army of volunteers. They saw a need. They set out to find a way to […]
Importance Of Salience In Dog Training
Salient. I noticed that I’ve been using that word more in my training…to describe cues, behavior markers (used immediately after a behavior), and environmental triggers. Why is that word important to dog training (or training any other animal)? To begin my answer, let’s look at the dictionary definition. According to Merriam-Webster, one meaning is – […]
Dangers of Retractable Leashes For Dogs
We were to the part of working on skills at a new client appointment the other day. She brought out a retractable leash. When I asked her whether she had a regular 6 ft leash, she first asked a pretty common question, “If I keep it locked, isn’t it ok to use the retractable leash?” […]
Teaching Nose Targeting Games
Have a rainy day? Here is a fun game you can teach your dog.
Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs
If you’ve got a dog that suffers from astraphobia (yes, there really is a technical term for dog thunderstorm phobia and anxiety), you know, it can be just heart wrenching to watch.