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 in house training can be frustrating and puzzling for dog owners, especially when it seems like all your hard work has unraveled. However, this is a common challenge, particularly for […]
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 want to see? Life rewards are the natural, everyday consequences your dog already experiences, such as playtime, going for a walk, or getting attention. These rewards can be just as […]
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 behavior you want to reinforce, like sitting, lying down, or being quiet. It’s a powerful tool for shaping reliable behaviors without needing to physically guide your dog. But what happens […]
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 guide your dog to choose better alternatives. Replacing negative behaviors with positive ones is an effective, humane way to help your dog learn good habits while keeping everyone happy. […]
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 managed and trained away with the right approach. Here are some proactive steps to help your dog learn manners around food while keeping everyone relaxed and happy. Step 1: […]
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. But is it? Here is a very thorough (and yes, it’s long, but it’s worth the read) explanation of the issues with the study. A Critique of the “Banana” Shock […]
Seven Ways to Get Behavior
Seven Ways to Get Behavior by by Karolina Westlund, PhD
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 about the subject. Does Your Female Dog Hump?
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 command. Many don’t see the distinction, but there is one. A cue is a marker that indicates something should happen where a command is a demand for a behavior to […]
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