Please Me, To Please You, If You Please
Dogs are just like most other animals, including us. So it always makes me smile when I hear the, “I want my dog to want to please me” statement. If you want me to give it to you straight, here it is:
Posts tagged: Training
Socialization Scavenger Hunt
Socialization Scavenger Hunt — Here is a list of things to socialize your puppy around. Remember, socialization is exposure with pleasant consequences to teach acceptance of new experiences.
The Recall
The dos and don’ts of teaching and training a recall so your dog will want to come when called.
Breed Traits, Excuse or Blueprint?
Breed traits seem to have become a convenient excuse for lazy training. Have you ever heard “because he’s a Beagle, they just do that” or “Goldens are supposed to be friendly” etc? I hear reasons why this breed does that and that breed does this. But so what?
Drop It
How to teach your dog to “drop it” using positive reinforcement training methods.
Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 in , Behavior, chewing, Dog, Pet, positive reinforcement, resource guarding, Training | No Comments »
Moving Is A Pain In The Pooper
Thank dog that all of my fuzzy family is trained! Many of you know I am moving. And I’m sure all of you know just how much fun it is to move. Well the other day the front door didn’t get shut all the way and every last animal I own was in my front yard — all three cats and the dog. Right there was one of those times you smile. Instead of going into a panic, you thank yourself for putting the time into training
Socialization Skills
Puppies are not born knowing how the world works and it’s not downloaded from their mom during nursing. Nevertheless, the world goes round. So how’s a pup supposed to learn what’s good, bad, harmful, safe, pleasant, and punishing? By socializing.
Open wide!
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Learn tricks and tips on oral hygiene for your pet. Plus the easiest method for teaching your pet to love getting his teeth brushed!
Friday February 5th, 2010 in , basic care, Behavior, chewing, Dog, grooming, mouthing, Pet, toys, Training | 1 Comment »
Walk this way. Talk this way.
What does the walk do? Does it help behavior problems? Can you walk a dog too much? Find out.
Monday January 25th, 2010 in , Aggression, Behavior, Dog, energy, submissive, Training, walk | 4 Comments »
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