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 bond. However, a common issue many owners face, especially with puppies or high-energy dogs, is “grabby” behavior—where a dog lunges for treats with a bit too much enthusiasm. This can […]
Time To Walk the Dog!
Spring is here in the beautiful Boston Mountains, and if you are anything like me, you are ready to get out and enjoy it! There isn’t much better than a relaxing hike with your best friend, but for so many, walking the dog is anything but relaxing! I sometimes imagine that, if our dogs could […]
Just QUIT!
By definition, positive reinforcement is rewarding a behavior to increase it’s frequency. So how does a positive reinforcement trainer (R+) address unwanted behavior without resorting to punishment? It’s easier than you think! The first thing you have to do is find out what reward the dog is already getting from the unwanted behavior. Dogs don’t […]