2-Minute Trainer - Tips, Training Games, & Problem Solvers
Positive reinforcement works on people, too
We were fans of the tv show “The Big Bang Theory.” One episode featured a classic example of positive reinforcement training. If you watched the show, you know that the...
Positive reinforcement works on people, too
We were fans of the tv show “The Big Bang Theory.” One episode featured a classic example of positive reinforcement training. If you watched the show, you know that the...
Luring And Rewarding- Treats in their proper place
What’s the difference between luring and rewarding your dog? Picture yourself planning a driving trip to someplace you’ve never been. One way of getting there is just entering it into...
Luring And Rewarding- Treats in their proper place
What’s the difference between luring and rewarding your dog? Picture yourself planning a driving trip to someplace you’ve never been. One way of getting there is just entering it into...
Dog Training Game - Trade Ya
The “Trade Ya!” dog training game works in lots of different scenarios: Fifi doesn’t like to play with toys. “Trade Ya!” to teach her. Phydeaux’s biting at your pants while...
Dog Training Game - Trade Ya
The “Trade Ya!” dog training game works in lots of different scenarios: Fifi doesn’t like to play with toys. “Trade Ya!” to teach her. Phydeaux’s biting at your pants while...
Hardest skills for dogs
The hardest skills for dogs are the ones that aren’t natural. Of course the same is true for humans. People naturally want to help their dogs succeed, so patience/waiting is...
Hardest skills for dogs
The hardest skills for dogs are the ones that aren’t natural. Of course the same is true for humans. People naturally want to help their dogs succeed, so patience/waiting is...
Distance is your friend
Your dog loves being near you. That’s a wonderful thing. But there are times when a little distance is your friend. Sometimes, especially if you have a fearful dog, you...
Distance is your friend
Your dog loves being near you. That’s a wonderful thing. But there are times when a little distance is your friend. Sometimes, especially if you have a fearful dog, you...
Muzzles are good management
What do you think when you see a person walking around with a muzzled dog? Are you wary? Do you grab your dog and cross the street? Thinking needs to...
Muzzles are good management
What do you think when you see a person walking around with a muzzled dog? Are you wary? Do you grab your dog and cross the street? Thinking needs to...