Archive for the 'Training' Category
Classic Dog Article: Teaching Your Dog To “Potty” On Command
October 26th, 2009With the chilly weather setting in for the season, now is the perfect time to bring back this classic article that teaches you how to get your dog to speed up his or her “business” while you’re outside. Simple steps of positive reinforcement can get you and your pup inside and out of the [...]
Classic Dog Article: Dealing With Fearful Puppies
October 19th, 2009From approximately 8-11 weeks of age puppies experience a “fear period” where frightening experiences can have a lasting effect on their behavior. It’s very important for pet parents to learn the “rights” and “wrongs” of how to handle incidents in which your puppy reacts fearfully to everyday occurrences. In today’s classic dog article, [...]
Tug Away! How To Safely Play Tug With Your Dog!
October 6th, 2009There’s a vicious rumor circulating through the dog training world that playing “Tug” with your dog will make him into a dominant, uncontrollable beast. I’m not sure where this fallacy started, but when safety guidelines are followed, playing a nice game of Tug-o-War can be a great way for your dog to expel some [...]
Classic Dog Article: Greeting Guests
October 5th, 2009Guests are exciting for everyone! So what is an owner to do when your dog gets a little *too* excited that Grandma has arrived for a visit? Today’s classic article addresses this very issue! If you have a boisterous or rowdy greeter, check out my training piece: How To Teach Your Dog [...]
Classic Dog Article: Training With Treats
August 24th, 2009If you’ve heard any vicious rumors flying around that training using treats as a reinforcement for good behavior is somehow a bad idea - let me debunk that idea for you right now! Reputable trainers know that dogs will repeat actions that result in pleasant sensations, and for many dogs a tasty little snack [...]
