You Get What You Pay For
One of the most powerful tools in dog training is reinforcement—anything that makes a behavior more likely to happen again. Most people think of treats
Parallel Walking: Building Calm and Confidence Around Other Dogs
When a dog struggles with other dogs—whether they’re uncomfortable around strangers or have tensions with a housemate—simple face-to-face meetings often backfire. Parallel walking offers a
Why ‘Under Threshold’ Matters: Reading Your Dog’s Body Language Before You Train
For the purposes of working with dogs—especially those with fear and frustration issues—the definition of threshold is the lowest intensity at which a stimulus can
House Training Setbacks & Your Puppy
House training is one of the most important milestones in a puppy’s training, but what happens when your once-reliable pup starts having accidents again? Regression
Dogs and Nightmares
I have often heard that dogs do not dream. I don’t believe that for a minute. Here’s an article on the subject.
Using Life Rewards in Dog Training: How Everyday Rewards Strengthen Behavior
When we think of dog training, we often picture treats, toys, or praise. But have you considered using life rewards to reinforce the behaviors you
Are You Still Treating Every Time?
Capturing Behaviors and Fading Rewards Capturing behaviors is an excellent way to train your dog. You simply reward your dog whenever they naturally perform a
Teaching Your Dog to Take Treats Gently: A Guide to Ending Grabby Behavior
For many pet owners, training is an essential part of a dog’s life, whether it’s learning new tricks, reinforcing obedience, or simply building a strong
Say Goodbye to Unwanted Dog Behaviors by Teaching Positive Alternatives
Is your dog jumping on guests, barking excessively, or chewing things they shouldn’t? Unwanted behaviors can be frustrating, but with the right approach, you can
Six Steps to Stop Your Grabby Dog from Stealing Food
If your dog is quick to snatch food from hands – especially when guests are sitting down – you’re not alone! Food stealing can be
New Study: What does it really mean?
There’s been a new study released that has been heralded by the “balanced” training industry as proof of what they have been saying all along.
“That’s NOT My Dog!”
More than once, this has come out of a client’s mouth in response to the ease at which I can get behaviors. It can be
Is clicker training just for pros? Five reasons why I think clickers are great for everyone
I’ve been told before that clicker training is too difficult for the general public and that only pros can handle the logistics of holding a
Why does your female dog hump?
Many dogs hump. It can be embarrassing and concerning. It’s seems even stranger when it is your female dog doing it. Here’s a good article
Cues: What are they to your dog?
Anyone who has trained dogs in any capacity for more than a few years remembers when we used to refer to the cue as a
Keeping Kids and Dogs Safe-From Each Other – The Other End of the Leash
Keeping Kids and Dogs Safe-From Each Other – The Other End of the Leash — Read on here