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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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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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Puppy socialization suggestions
Use this handy sheet attached here to track the exposure you provide to help socialize your puppy!
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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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Up-Down Game
(By Leslie McDevitt)
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Touch!
What is it? Having your dog touch their nose to your open palm or fingers.
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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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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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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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Stay Circle (Duration)
How to train stay
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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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Shoulder height treats
Why train it?
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Puppy Zen!
What is it? Having your dog not eat food that is presented to them, until you say it’s okay.
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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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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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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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The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'.
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