Category: Dog Training Tips
What’s the Pup Chewing Up?
A Dog’s Gotta Chew! …But, you would prefer that she doesn’t chew your shoes, or your furniture, or your children’s toys. Well then, what’s the answer? Puppies and dogs need to chew their whole lives. Finding the appropriate chew for your dog can help promote healthy teeth and gums, and can fulfill their need […]
Which Collars are the Best?
Would You Mind if I Choke? A word about collars. Some are made to help dogs learn to walk correctly or not to pull. Some are made to punish them for pulling by causing pain or discomfort. I’d like to mention a few collars that I recommend for training your dog. First, a word […]
Loose Leash Walking – Keep it Simple!
Stop & Go As positive trainers, we use “shaping” to train our dogs to do many things. From basic behavior, to tricks, sports, and even desensitization. When we shape, we reward the dog for close approximations of the final behavior we are teaching. Taking baby-steps and reinforcing the dog along the way to the end […]
