Ignoring Your Dog Can Extinguish Bad Behavior Ignoring a dog is a good thing; it provides choices for the dog. When a person ignores a dog, it provides the perfect situation for the dog to choose if she would like to engage in a greeting. Even more important is ignoring bad dog behavior prevents reinforcement of a behavior. With that said, are you really ignoring your … [Read more...]
Solutions to Common Dog Training Mistakes
Don't Make These Dog Training Mistakes Again Everyone makes dog training mistakes; it’s part of the learning process. When mistakes happen, it’s important to recognize and learn from them and leave frustration at the door. If you're making these common mistakes in dog training, give these simple solutions a try! Mistake #1: Ego Getting in the Way Solution: Record Your … [Read more...]
Dog Nail Trimming Tips: Teach Dog to Use Scratchboard
How to Teach Your Dog to Use a Scratchboard You’ve built a size-appropriate nail scratchboard, and now it’s time to teach your dog how to drag her front nails across it. You’ll need a clicker, lots of yummy treats (about the size of a pea), scratchboard and a room with a door. Room With a Door During the beginning stages, choose a small room with a door for dog training … [Read more...]
How to Stop a Begging Dog
Use Your Begging Dog to Your Advantage Oh, begging dogs, it's time to change your begging ways or we'll use begging to our advantage. :) Here are myths about begging dogs dispelled plus tips on preventing, fixing and using the behavior to your advantage. Myth: People Food Causes Begging This is a common myth. Many dog owners refrain from using bits of baked chicken or … [Read more...]
Do Different Dog Breeds Learn Differently?
No, Different Dog Breeds Learn the Same "Do different dog breeds learn differently?" is the most asked question, and it's usually asked by purebred dog pet owners. As a professional dog trainer, I'm always happy to answer this question. If you're curious if certain dog breeds learn differently, read below for a professional dog trainer's take on different-breed dog … [Read more...]
11 Common Questions Dog Trainers are Asked
From Your Dog's Perspective: 11 Common Questions As a dog trainer, I'm frequently asked the same questions over and over again during my dog training classes. Hey, it's OK to ask since you'd never know the answer if you didn't! Interestingly enough, many of the same questions are usually asked during the first or second class. This is because dog behavior is totally … [Read more...]
When Positive Reinforcement Doesn’t Work
Tips for Getting Your Dog Back on Track A hot topic among dog trainers and owners lately is when positive reinforcement doesn't work. Many dog owners are hesitant to use positive reinforcement training because they assume their dogs won't respond unless they have a treat in their hand, which is a valid concern. On the other side, dog trainers have a tendency to panic … [Read more...]
Tips For Dogs Barking At Passersby From Inside Their Home
Stop Dog Barking From Inside Some dogs just love barking at people and other dogs from inside their home. Dogs will peep through windows, doors and even holes in fences just to get a glimpse of someone walking by. Barking is not only annoying, but it’s also not fair to the passerby. Stop dog barking from inside with these management tips. Windows By far, dogs enjoy … [Read more...]