Dog Training and Behavior
As a reward-based training advocates, we see remarkable transformations in canine behavior by tapping into each dog’s top motivator(s). We find it is much easier to determine what is expected of your dog in troublesome situations and train an acceptable behavior than to punish a naughty act. It makes perfect sense, good is behavior is rewarded, it happens more …Read More
Have you been thinking about giving your dog more independence while you are at work? It is critical to make this leap with slow and deliberate steps to prevent injury, housetraining issues and major destruction. Many people learn the hard way that crating a dog while at work one day then giving full reign of the …Read More
Take a moment and just think about instinctive dog behavior. Dogs naturally like to sniff, mark, scavenge, hunt, chase, dig and the list goes on. Now, think about the last time your dog did any of these innate activities. Never? Once last year? I recognize life is hectic and I too have to carve out …Read More
You will set the stage for compliance by always following through after you have given a command. We strive to teach the dog that behavior, when requested, is not optional. If it is new information you will use the rule of three, 3 lured trials, add the verbal cue. Next, pair with 3 more lures …Read More
