Dog Training and Behavior
We know it, every time you call your dog to “come”; you get a blank look or worse…your dog runs away. What can easily happen when a puppy or adopted dog enters into your home is you say “come” willy nilly for many different reasons but never to intentionally to teach your that the word …Read More
We’ll admit, when we first learned “touch”, the importance was baffling. Why would we want our dog to touch their nose to our hand? However, now, it is by far one of our favorite cues to teach a dog. Not only does it reinforce a nice, gentle mouth but it’s great to move a dog …Read More
What is “find”? Well, it’s a super simple and easy behavior; lowering his or her head. Sometimes we see humans scratch theirs when we suggest this but it is much more natural for a dog to drop their head to the floor in the face of a stressful situation than to do a “sit/stay”; staring and …Read More
“Sit” is one of the first things folks practice when they bring home a new puppy or dog. However, practicing in your living room, treat hovering over your pup’s head does not make for a perfect “sit” when you are chatting with your next door neighbor who keeps petting your jumping dog. Because humans like …Read More
We know the type, bouncing in mid-air while guests are trying to take off their coats or throttling themselves at every person you pass on the street, it is so embarassing! The best way to teach a dog to “sit” when people approach is to practice with A LOT of people, in a multitude of …Read More
We usually like to start with a nice “sit” before attempting “down” so make sure your pup or dog can “sit” for at least a couple of seconds. No need to add a “stay”, you just want to reinforce for keeping his or her tushy on the ground. The first couple attempts, do not say …Read More
Leash walking is one of my favorite things to teach because it allows dogs to get out and enjoy some much needed exercise and if trained properly, can be very relaxing for all involved. For those of you who have never had a dog walk on a LOOSE leash, it is a pretty phenomenal feeling. …Read More
Puppies are little balls of love and sharp teeth! Make peace with the crate, get good chew toys and set your alarm to go their pad or outside every hour or two. You will reap the benefits for years to come. Potty Training is the easiest concept in the world to understand, take your dog …Read More
Did you know that every minute you interact with your dog, he or she is learning what is acceptable or not? Too often, folks want to react after a dog has been naughty but miss SO many opportunities when their dog is being good. Here’s a few things to get you started or a good …Read More
It is very important not to rush this as it will only frustrate you and teach your dog the definition of “stay” is getting up. Get your dog into a sit. Mark with a “yes” and then give quick flashes of the flat palm (stay hand signal) while simultaneously saying the word “stay”. Count to …Read More
