Teaching Your Dog Recall: A Tip
A Dog Training Tip: Teaching Your Dog To Come With Positive Reinforcement Does your dog ONLY come when he/she has no better option? Remember, when given a choice, animals will choose the behavior that produces the most valued outcomes for that specific animal.
Puppy Socialization: A Park Visit
Do you have a new puppy? Its first three months of life are a critical time in its development. This is the time when it will develop lasting positive or negative associations with its world. Your puppy’s brain is highly adaptable and it is a great time to set the foundation for the rest of […]
Observations Of Leash Behaviors
I often hear complaints from people about their reactive dog lurching to the end of a taught leash and/or barking at stimulus such as dogs, people or cars. They are frustrated. They want to be able to take a long walk with their dog by their side – no pulling, no barking (and especially no […]
Kids And Dog Training
Can children learn how to dog train and be a positive, safe dog friend? Absolutely!
Why I Don’t Teach NOT To Do Something
The other day, as my client and I (and her dog) were preparing to go outside, I witnessed what I see a lot. And it got me thinking about a lesson for everyone.
Safety Tips If Approached By An Off Leash Dog
A few weeks ago I was going for a walk. Suddenly a large dog came charging across the street and when it got close, it barked then moved away, came closer, barked and then moved away. Had I continued to walk, run away, flailed my arms, or moved toward it, the situation may very well […]
Tips For Teaching Your Dog Loose Leash Walking
Pulling or reacting to passers by while on a leash is such a common complaint I hear from people about life with their dog. And, understandably so. If you have ever been that person on the other end, you know it can turn what was supposed to be a care free walk into a major […]
Why A Dog Would Not Budge
Last week a client clipped her dog’s leash on his collar and proceeded to walk to the front door, only her dog just stopped midway through the living room and would not move. It was an opportunity to remind her – and all of you – that there is ALWAYS a reason for behavior. Yes, […]
Importance Of Playing With Your Dog
Training aside. I have another question. On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you think your pet would rank you in terms of fun?
Business Lessons from Dog Training
I had been thinking for a long time actually about writing about how my lessons from dog training impact human relationships also. In this week’s Cincinnati Business Courier, I have a guest column about some of those lessons for management. You can read it online here (you will not be able to see the full […]