Introducing Dogs to Each Other
This is a really long blog post! Here’s why. The article is not just some fun ideas about introducing dogs. It’s a full self-study lesson
PLAY WITH YOUR DOG
Playing with you, his owner, is different from any other activity your dog engages in. It’s not like playing with toys by himself or playing
Basic Training Skills: Start at the Beginning
Your own basic training skills are the foundation of everything you want to train your dog to do. “Advanced training is simply the precise application
Leash Skills Series #7: Limitations of “Be a Tree”
What is “Be a Tree”? You’ve probably heard of the “Be a Tree” technique, where you stop when your dog reaches the end of the
Leash Skills Series #6: Training with Treats – Treats are training tools!
Why training with treats is ideal Tiny, kibble-sized, super-tasty treats are the best training tools around. Training with treats means using your own basic training
Leash Skills Series #5: Why a Loose Leash?
Are you walking a dog or flying a kite? What guides your dog when the two of you are walking? Is it the leash itself?
Leash Skills Series #4: Starting Leash Training
Make a plan to start leash training Stand in the living room with your treat bag on and a leash in your hand. Decide which
Leash Skills Series #3: Leash Training Teamwork
Both the human and the dog need leash training skills for walks to be enjoyable. Train the necessary skills by breaking them down into simple,
Leash Skills Series #2: Defining Leash Walking
Dogs learn best through positive reinforcement Behavior science has documented that dogs learn best through positive reinforcement. Use positive reinforcement to teach leash walking skills.
Leash Skills Series #1: Walking a dog
What’s your vision of walking a dog? One joyous vision of having a dog is going for long walks in the beauty of the outdoors
