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How shaking his mat helped teach this dachshund dog to come when called.

How Shaking His Mat Helped Teach This Dog To Come

Apparently, Charlie – a dachshund dog – saw a whole...

LisaOctober 6, 2025

Benefits of teaching your dog to go to a place; and how to train your dog to go to place. Photo: a goldendoodle dog laying on her place, which is a dog bed

Teaching Your Dog To Go To Place

I have posted many photos and videos of dogs on...

LisaAugust 28, 2025

In dog training, assumption about the value of reinforcer, is just that...and assumption. Photo: a dog holding a ball.

An Assumption About A Reinforcer Can Be Wrong

When you are training your dog or any other animal,...

LisaAugust 16, 2025

Understanding habituation vs sensitization in dog training. Photo: golden retriever dog on leash in downtown street

Habituation and Sensitization

Understanding habituation and sensitization is important when it comes to...

LisaAugust 6, 2025

Getting your kids involved with creating enrichment for your dog, is great for building dog friendship. Pictured: for her dog's enrichment, this girl is hiding pieces of food in a blanket

Kids Can Make Dog Enrichment Activities

Have kids or grandkids…and a family dog? Getting them involved...

LisaJuly 20, 2025

Dog Training To Counter Condition July 4 Fear

It was July 4 and everyone likes a good fireworks...

LisaJuly 7, 2025

a parenting tip: Your crawling baby can stress your family dog and create real safety issues. photo: a baby crawling toward a resting boxer

A Crawling Baby Can Stress Your Family Dog

A parenting tip to help keep your baby AND your...

LisaJune 26, 2025

This Rescue Dog Inspires Hope

This rescue dog inspires hope for other rescue dog adopters....

LisaJune 24, 2025

In dog training: a cue or a command. Why does word choice matter? Photo: Lisa Desatnik's maltipoo dog lays crossing his paws. Her dog training cue for this behavior is 'cross'.

In Dog Training, Should You Use A Cue Or Command?

It may not seem like it should matter, but there...

LisaJune 10, 2025

Why Take Your Dog On Sniffing Walks?

Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and...

LisaMay 31, 2025

Using Dog Gates? Teach Your Dog A Positive Association

This is the story of one family, and how I...

LisaMay 28, 2025

To Have A Better-Behaved Dog, Consider What Happens Between Your Training Sessions

Every waking moment of every day and every interaction your...

LisaMay 6, 2025

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