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Salmon Dog Training Treats
Does your dog love fish? Probably! And you will treasure this dog training treat recipe – it is the perfect combination of easy, healthy and effective.
A Basic Dog Walk
Just want to take a good-old fashioned dog walk around the neighborhood? Without stress??? It is really not a lot to ask.
Emery Board Training
Go from HATING doing your dogs nails to loving it! I was drawn to this idea because it is so different than using nail clippers. A clean slate. A fresh start.
Treats – Overview
There are tons of dog treats available, whether you buy they or make them. This overview helps you think about what kind of treat you need for what purpose.
“Last Dog on the Hill, The Extraordinary Life of Lou” by Steve Duno
We generally have trouble keeping our dogs busy enough in today’s day and age. This story is an inspirational tale of a dog who is very busy with his poppa… the two of them train other dogs to succeed!
New Dog: Do’s and Don’ts
This article picks out some key behaviors YOU need to have, to make sure your new dog succeeds.
Training Dogs to Love Their Crates
By all means train your dog to love his crate. But leave the door open more often than closed. You train your dog to love the crate by creating positive associations.
Establish a Sequence of Communication
I’ll save you right now from a trap I fell into with both my dogs by sharing what I learned in the Canine Good Citizen class I took with Logan. The topic as a whole is establishing a consistent sequence of communication to go with your consistent cues.
Stay (and Free)
Sometimes you need your dog to wait for a minute while you do something, or you need her to stop where she is until you catch up. That’s where you need “stay” –and its opposite counterpart “free.”
Down
Let’s get one thing straight from the start: “Down” means “lie down on the ground.” It is not to be confused with “four paws on the floor,” which we call “off.” Train all the humans who have regular contact with your dog to make this distinction and never to say “down” when they mean “off.”
Teaching Sit
Not only will you learn how to teach your dog to sit, you will also see that different dogs may need different approaches. This video shows three different ways to teach this basic skill.
Come When Called (Recall)
If I had to pick only one thing my dogs and I could do well together, “come when called” would be my pick. A good recall is your dog’s ticket to outdoor freedom and your key to her safety. I can’t say enough good things about this skill.
Walk on a Loose Leash
Walking on a loose lead is one of the most important skills you and your dog can cultivate. It’s your dog’s key to freedom in walks around the neighborhood just as “recall” is key to true freedom in a park or other less restrictive setting.
No Jumping! aka Four Paws on the Floor
Stopping your dog from jumping on people is a prime example of the importance of understanding how your dog thinks and of teaching Yes.
Leave It (and Take It)
I don’t generally emphasize teaching your dog what not to do. “Leave it” is an important exception.
Teach a Place
Have you ever gone into a store and admired the sweet dog hanging out on her bed? Guess what her person taught her? Targeting a place, first of all, and then “down” and “stay.” Once your dog can stay on her rug or in her crate, life is more fun for both of you, because […]
Targeting: An Essential Building Block for Many Skills
A fundamental skill your dog needs is targeting, or focusing on a particular object. Once you teach a target, you can ask the dog to follow it, pick it up, sit on it, and many other things. Targeting is thus a building block for many different skills and tricks you can teach.
