Puzzling Part 2
Here is another idea for a homemade puzzle toy. I used some old egg cartons to create a slow feeder. You can use kibble or and kind of hard treat. Mixing the food up makes the puzzle more interesting and intriguing for your dog. Be sure to always exercise caution when using materials that dogs…
Read MoreFocus Forward for the Stand for Exam
This is a wonderful way to teach a dog that is overly friendly, sensitive, shy or cautious of strangers. It gives them something to do while a judge in doing the Stand for Exam in Novice and Utility. It makes the action of the approach predictable and reliable. Using this method will add a big…
Read MoreHow to Fade Props for “Fronts”
Using props such as platforms, perches and gates are a great way to help your dog understand what they need to do in order to sit straight! The big issue is most of us use the same piece of equipment too much. This causes a problem when we remove the prop. The idea is to “use…
Read MoreBeginning Perch Training
Teaching your dog to get on a perch. Perches are used for rear end awareness and teaching heel positon.
Read MoreClicker Basics
Learning to “Shape” a behavior with a clicker is a great way to expand your training toolbox. By allowing your dog to offer behaviors and make correct choices creates confidence and commitment to their training. This video will help give you the foundation techniques to get started.
Read MorePart 1 on Teaching your dog to Stay
Having a solid stay is essential to having a well trained dog. On this video, I discuss the foundation of “Stay”. It is important to take your time and be patient with your dog or puppy. The “Stay” is saying freeze. I would only use this cue if I wanted the dog to keep the position they were left in.
Read MoreTake a break or Go to bed
Teaching your dog to “Take a break” or “Go to Bed” is a very useful exercise with all dogs. Whether your dog is a family pet or competition obedience or agility dog this gives your dog a clear alternative behavior to work or unwanted movement around the house. This video will show the foundation steps…
Read MoreHow to introduce footwork while walking your dog.
Now that your dog is walking on a loose leash how can you add physical cues? These cues will help the dog understand where you are going and how they should follow you. Foot cues are a way to standardize the help we give our dogs when heeling in competition obedience or just out for…
Read MoreTeaching Sit
There are many ways to teach Sit! I feel we should not limit our puppies futures by teaching a basic behavior incorrectly. The right way is the best way to ensure that you will not have to re-teach a behavior if you decide you would like to get involved in Canine Performance Sports such as…
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