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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 183 min read
Why Positive Reinforcement is the Best Approach to Dog Training
Dogs are living, sentient beings and each dog is an individual and therefore comes with their own emotions, history, genetics. When it...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Pattern Games
What is it? Pattern games create predictability for our dogs, in situations that are otherwise unpredictable. Predictability is important...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 141 min read
Puppy socialization suggestions
Use this handy sheet attached here to track the exposure you provide to help socialize your puppy!
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Wait!
Why train wait? Having a cue that asks our dogs to pause wherever they are and wait for further instructions is helpful in a variety of...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 141 min read
Up-Down Game
(By Leslie McDevitt) Why train it? The up/down game is a great way to strengthen your dog’s ability to focus on you! How to do it: Start...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Touch!
What is it? Having your dog touch their nose to your open palm or fingers. Why train it? Touch is a great confidence builder and...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Recall in heel position
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 143 min read
Recall (with video)
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Polite Greeting
Why train it? Many dogs love to jump up on people that approach us. Practicing this in a structured environment allows you to teach your...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 142 min read
Stay Circle (Duration)
How to train stay Choose a quiet place to practice with few distractions so it is easy for your dog to focus on you. To train a...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 112 min read
Place
When to use “Place” Working at your desk Watching TV Cooking in the kitchen When guests are visiting Anytime you need to get your dog out...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 111 min read
Shoulder height treats
Why train it? Shoulder Height Treats is a great exercise to work on your dog’s focus on you instead of the treats you have in your hand....
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 112 min read
Puppy Zen!
What is it? Having your dog not eat food that is presented to them, until you say it’s okay. Why train it? Puppy zen is a great way to...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 111 min read
Name Game
Why play the name game? Puppies don’t come automatically knowing their name! This is a great way to teach your puppy that when you say...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 111 min read
6 on the nose!
Why train it? This is a great exercise for practicing loose leash walking, particularly when you have practiced consistent...
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 101 min read
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs is a highly complex and challenging issue. The attached guide is a great starting point to help your dog.
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4 On the Floor Team
Aug 103 min read
The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'. By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, published in the Whole...
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