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 MoreDumbbell hold with the “Chin Rest”
Establishing a good hold with your dumbbell is an important foundation exercise for Competition Obedience. This method enables the dog to understand the hold by shaping the “Chin Rest”. The “hold” now allows your dog to make the right choice and understand the concept of “hold”.
Read MorePuzzling – Part 1
Boxes, bags, egg cartons and paper would normally wind up in the trash. You can use these disposal items to make homemade puzzle toys for your dogs. This is the first video from my series on “Puzzling”, a concept introduced by the extraordinary trainer Sarah Stremming from her Worked Up seminars and classes. This is the “enrichment”…
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 MoreHow to use a Scratch Board
How to make and use a Scratch Board to maintain your dog’s nails. This is a fantastic alternative to nail clipping. It helps those dogs that hate to have their nails enjoy or tolerate the process.
Read MoreLeg Chute Fronts
Adjusting a crooked front before it happens can be very useful. This technique requires no props. Just you and your dog. It will help your dog to learn how to adjust his body before coming into a sit front.
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.
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