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Dog Training and Related News

12 years ago

Will is expanding his repertoire

First we worked on opening the cabinet door and then the opposite: closing the door!

12 years ago

Georgie is enjoying his new skills so much!

Who knew that sitting was so much fun? I can even sit when other dogs are around!

12 years ago

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May 2013 be a healthy and happy one for you and all your doggie friends!

12 years ago

This blog post by Roger Abrantes ties in so well with my own thoughts: see my post about “what I love about positive reinforcement”

I love reinforcers and am not ashamed of it:) Personally, I have a problem with the use of command in dog training for several reasons. A command implies the obligation to execute a behavior…

12 years ago

Merry Christmas

Lolabelle was my first musical dog client! Her enthusiasm for the keyboards was unique. I never tire of watching her videos. I wish you and your doggie friends a wonderful…

12 years ago

Inadvertently and why?

Sadie and Mya are remaining in sit position even though I have moved away and behind them. This is quite difficult because dogs always want to know where you are.…

12 years ago

But my dog isn’t listening….

sit Here’s an example: Say I’ve been working with a young dog for six months on sitting when asked. We’ve proofed the behavior in a million contexts, and Fido has…

12 years ago

The Breakfast Effect Posted Date: December 3, 2012 Author: Claudia Bensimoun Dr. Holly Miller investigated whether a dog’s consumption of a morning meal would affect search accuracy on a working memory…

12 years ago

What I love about reward based teaching for dogs

In a nutshell: There is no real reason for the dog not to follow your suggestions because what you are offering is always the best choice for the dog. I…

12 years ago

Here is a great explanation of raw vs cooked vs processed foods

If you are reading this blog I can make the assumption that you are very concerned with your dog’s health and longevity. I think it is important that you educate…