When you teach using positive consequences to behavior, you get a student who wants to engage, learn and listen. [Read more…] about Practicing Behavior Fluency
Cincinnati dog training by Lisa Desatnik
Awesome Students!
The first time I met this beautiful little girl, she was very timid and backed up and barked a lot from people and dogs and her environment. Now her tail wags a lot, she has initiated play with other puppies we’ve socialized her with, and she is one smart student.
Working on sit, down and beginner stays
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Kim is now working on distance with Bella’s stay…even around a highly distracting other puppy. (this video was taken a few weeks ago) Great job to them!
Six Tips To Use Distractions In Dog Training
It is a very common problem of companion pet owners. Their dog ‘knows’ a particular behavior like sit or stay but seems to completely forget or tune out when there are distractions around. And often that dog may be labeled bull-headed, stubborn, dumb, or dominate. [Read more…] about Six Tips To Use Distractions In Dog Training
How Crate Games Make Going Into The Crate Fun
I have been working with this Havanese puppy, Migo, on training him to go into his crate. I did this by making the crate a hugely valuable place to be (from his point of view), by using clicker training and positive reinforcement. [Read more…] about How Crate Games Make Going Into The Crate Fun
Teaching Dog To Sit With A Game
The other day, I had a second training session with this adorable labradoodle puppy and his family. He laid patiently at their side while we began talking through solving the issues that come with bringing a young, energetic companion into their home with sharp teeth and an incomplete understanding of human household etiquette. (It is so awesome that their whole family is on board and eager to learn about training.) [Read more…] about Teaching Dog To Sit With A Game
A Dog Training Tip: Practice Consistency
Sam wanted to pop in again. He has a feeling many of his friends are just as confused. It is important to remember, we have a lot to do with the success of our pets. If we don’t provide clear criteria and cues on what behaviors we want to see (and reinforcement for those behaviors), it is awfully difficult for them to understand what behaviors we want to see – and to understand the meaning of our cues. #dogtrainingtips [Read more…] about A Dog Training Tip: Practice Consistency