Giving Treats To Bitey Puppy
Giving treats to bitey puppies with really sharp teeth can take away the fun of treat delivery…and puppy training. Or dog training for that matter. I see nervous people pull their hand away in anticipation of that puppy or dog hurting them. The problem is that doing this can cause the puppy or dog to […]
Dog Training In Everyday Activities
Everyday learning. Just a reminder…if you want to see more consistency in your dog’s behavior, practice consistency in feedback throughout the day. Yes, short focused training sessions are important to teach the behaviors you want to see (after all, if your pet doesn’t KNOW the skills, he won’t be able to practice them). However, if, […]
Problems With Luring In Dog Training
I see it happen all of the time. When I ask people to show me how they ask their dog to sit, they they pull out a treat, hold it in front of their dog’s face and tell their dog to sit. AND their dog sits. This is called luring, one strategy used in dog […]
For Success In New Places, You May Need Some Adjustments
A dog training lesson from the field: When you are training in new places (or with new or more distractions), you may need some adjustments to help you and your dog succeed.
Tight Spaces Can Cause Dogs To Growl
Tight spaces can cause dogs to growl. Just ask Ginger. The other night she was resting in the darkened, narrow hallway just outside her human mom’s closed bedroom door. During the day when she is resting in the open, first floor living space and her young human brother approaches, her body language clearly shows she […]
Loose Leash Walking: Teaching Your Dog A Directional Cue
There are times when you are practicing loose leash walking with your dog that you may need to change direction. One of my directional cues is “This Way.” It simply means, we are about to move backwards (or another direction) and I need for you to come with me. Below are some different reasons I […]
How I Strive To Be A Good Leader
“TO BE A GOOD LEADER, BE AN INSPIRER. My idea of a good leader is someone who shows empathy for others, someone who works to empower and inspire others to want to do more, be more. A good leader is fair and clear, and asks the question: How can I help others succeed? I strive […]
Debunking the Dog Alpha Theory
The dominance and alpha theories in dog training are very much still out there. From pet owners, I may hear things like, “my dog thinks he is the alpha in our house” or “I need to be better at teaching my dog who is boss.” Even if those words are not used, I often hear […]
Tips For Housetraining Your Puppy
Have a new puppy? I was interviewed on WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle show about tips for housetraining your puppy. Below are four puppy training tips for potty training, and below that is a video of the interview.
Are You A Dog Training Cheerleader?
Do you cheerlead when you train your pet? I thought I’d talk a little about what I mean by that, and why cheerleading can take away from your effectiveness to teach. Hope it helps! [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget]