Dog Training Tip: Keep Training Sessions Short
The other day, while watching television, I used commercial breaks to practice a few things with our Sam. In the two minutes of time, we were able to work on combinations of sit/down/stand/stay, hand targeting and weaving through my legs. In another break, I took out my circular pie pan and practiced stationing to it […]
Habits Of Good Dog Training To Improve Shaping Skills
Training using shaping is teaching a behavior by teaching successive approximations or steps toward that final behavior. I wrote about shaping in a previous post. Here are some tips for improving your shaping skills. To read my original post, please click here.
Dog And Other Pet Training Tip
A dog (and other pet) training tip: remember, you don’t need to plan out an hour of your day to work on teaching skills. Actually, short sessions are much better as they allow both you and your student to stay focused. And you can build training into everyday life such as asking for a behavior […]
Ask Yourself – Are You Setting Your Dog Training Up For Success?
Last night this cute little guy was my demonstration puppy in a behavior class. As he and his parents found seats in the back of the room, I had them put him on the ground. There he was a bundle of happy-go-lucky spirit so excited by the new smells and friendly humans that surrounded him. […]
My Furry Valentine Is Cincinnati’s Pet Adoption Mega Event
All too often puppies and dogs find their ways into shelters, for many reasons, often for no fault of their own. They are the victims of circumstances beyond their control, like an illness or death in the family, divorce, growing family, family relocation, or improper training and preparation from owners.
Dog Training To Prevent Door Dashing
It was to be the second time I was helping a friend solve her dog’s door dashing problem. We were teaching her dog to lay down on a rug several feet from the door, and remain in that position, before we would open it. The ultimate goal: her dog would go to the rug on […]
Kids And Dogs: A Bite Prevention Tip
I’m holding a parent/child bite prevention and dog training class on teaching Dog Super Heroes (ages 6 to 10) at The Dog Studio February 1. Please click here to register: http://goo.gl/szzw8I
Dog And Pet Training Tip: Teach It As If You Are Teaching A Trick
My challenge to you as your pet’s teacher (no matter what kind of animal your pet is): teach every behavior as if you are teaching a trick with lots of positive reinforcement.
Research: Why Use Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training
I have long been an advocate for using the most positive strategies for managing and modifying behavior because I have seen firsthand the difference in how that approach has helped to not only set myself and my pets up for success, but also the impact it has had on our relationship. And I have seen […]
Winter Cold Weather Safety Precautions For Your Dog
With the frigid Winter temperatures outside today, I wanted to remind you of some safety tips for your dog.