Clicking Good Behavior
Addressing Destructive Behavior
Desensitizing to Touch While Eating
Nipping and Mouthing
Look at the Scary Thing
This activity helps your dog’s brain start reacting differently to things that upset him and will also teach him to look to you when his triggers are around.
Counterconditioning & Desensitization
Introducing a Muzzle
Pivoting on a pot
Logout Introducing the Pivot Pot Using a pivot pot can teach your dog how to move their rear end into position. Prerequisite Your dog should be comfortable putting his/her front paws on a platform. Tools Clicker Treats Treat pouch Platform – large enough for your dog’s front feet. Round is best. I use rubber livestock […]
Greeting a Friendly Stranger
Logout Greeting a Friendly Stranger Help your dog learn to remain calm when you greet someone. Prerequisite Your dog should be comfortable walking next to you on a leash. Your dog should be able to sit on cue. Tools Clicker Treats Treat pouch A friendly stranger who has received instructions in advance. Training Environment A […]
Leave It / Get It 102: Wait for the Food
Logout Waiting for Food Teach your dog to be calm around food by following these steps to each him to wait calmly for his dinner. Tools Food bowl Kibble Hungry dog Mat Training Environment Train wherever your dog usually eats his dinner. To help with your mat work, feed him on his mat. Part One: […]