2-Minute Trainer - Tips, Training Games, & Problem Solvers

Foundation Dog Game #6: Collar Grab Game

Foundation Dog Game #6: Collar Grab Game

There are three essential dog training commands that can save your dog’s life; “Drop it!”, “Stay!,” and “Come!” The recall, or “Come!” command has a twist to it. It’s one...

Foundation Dog Game #6: Collar Grab Game

There are three essential dog training commands that can save your dog’s life; “Drop it!”, “Stay!,” and “Come!” The recall, or “Come!” command has a twist to it. It’s one...

Foundation Dog Games #5: Puppy Push-ups

Foundation Dog Games #5: Puppy Push-ups

Puppy Push-ups is our absolute favorite dog training game. Every class we teach, from Puppy Basics to Competition Obedience, starts with everybody doing Puppy Push-ups with their dogs. Why? The...

Foundation Dog Games #5: Puppy Push-ups

Puppy Push-ups is our absolute favorite dog training game. Every class we teach, from Puppy Basics to Competition Obedience, starts with everybody doing Puppy Push-ups with their dogs. Why? The...

Foundation Dog Games #4: 3 - Step Pattern Walking

Foundation Dog Games #4: 3 - Step Pattern Walking

3-Step Pattern Walking is the dog training game that fixes people’s number one complaint about their dogs - pulling on leash. The longer your dog has been practicing pulling, the...

Foundation Dog Games #4: 3 - Step Pattern Walking

3-Step Pattern Walking is the dog training game that fixes people’s number one complaint about their dogs - pulling on leash. The longer your dog has been practicing pulling, the...

Foundation Dog Games #3: Touch!

Foundation Dog Games #3: Touch!

“Touch!” is the dog training game we use most often. It’s a fast, fun game. No special equipment, nothing but your hands, some treats, and your dog. The more you...

Foundation Dog Games #3: Touch!

“Touch!” is the dog training game we use most often. It’s a fast, fun game. No special equipment, nothing but your hands, some treats, and your dog. The more you...

Foundation dog games #2: Place!

Foundation dog games #2: Place!

The dog training game“Place!” is the game that gives your dog something to do when the doorbell rings, when elderly Aunt Gertie is on the move with her walker, even...

Foundation dog games #2: Place!

The dog training game“Place!” is the game that gives your dog something to do when the doorbell rings, when elderly Aunt Gertie is on the move with her walker, even...

The Dog Name Game

The Dog Name Game

Fundamental Dog Training Games 1st of 7 in the series The first, most foundational game your dog should learn is the Dog Name Game. It’s just like it sounds - your...

The Dog Name Game

Fundamental Dog Training Games 1st of 7 in the series The first, most foundational game your dog should learn is the Dog Name Game. It’s just like it sounds - your...