One word: Practice! If your dog is not very good at something or some things, the answer is practicing until your dog gets better. Before you start, check to make sure your techniques are solid. You have to be patient with yourself as well as your dog. Set up situations, that will make it easier […]
This skill is a matter of habit, just like any obedience skill. I don’t expect any type of reliability from my puppy until they have had about eight months of training. I help my dog make the association, that turning around and coming back is amazing. I use food, I use toys and make it […]
I really like getting kids involved in training a dog. Depending on the kids’ age and the dog, they can participate in rewarding the dog with food, praise, a toy or petting. Not only should the kids learn to reward, but know, what they are rewarding for. It is important to have a clear idea […]
The question came from a gentleman with a Boxer and he wanted advice on how to introduce the Boxer to his fiance’s Chihuahuas. At previous encounters, the Chihuahuas dominated the Boxer and the Boxer was submissive. Many times, small breed dogs are very excitable and they can also give off very strong and aggressive body […]
Not all dogs are going to give trust freely. Some dogs are fearful of different things in the environment. I met a pair of dogs a couple of days ago and one of them was terrified of me. We put a leash on the dog and the dog literally had a panic attack right in […]