In this episode I talk about natural transitional rewards. Many may not have heard the term, but a lot of you may have used them in the training of your dog whether you realize it or not. If you want to do a real dive into the behavioral part of training, I encourage you [...]
In this episode, I'll talk about natural transitional rewards. Many may not have heard the term, but a lot of you may have used them in the training of your dog whether you realize it or not. If you want to do a real dive into the behavioral part of training, I encourage you [...]
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Full disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase via these links the author of this article may be paid a small amount. Hey there, fellow dog lovers! Today, we're diving deep into the pet insurance world to answer that burning question: Is pet insurance worth it for a [...]
In this episode, I dive into the world of teen puppy training, and exploring the challenges and rewards of raising a well-behaved canine companion. Whether you're a new or experienced dog owner, join me as I discuss some tactics for a successful training journey. The [...]
In this episode, I talk about using a modified version of the approach I talked about in session 115 so that you can train a puppy. Just like you'd teach your children differently than you would teach them as an adult, there are incremental parts of the process that apply differently to a puppy. [...]
We're going to go through a protocol to help train your dog (over 7 months old) to stop jumping on you or others. This is fundamental training that is typically one of the first lessons I teach in person. There will be an upcoming episode that covers puppies under 7 months. I also recommend [...]
Session 113 covered some training goals to teach a dog to stop certain behaviors, specifically barking and "counter conditioning". I received quite a lot of feedback regarding my episode, and most of it positive. I will respond to that as well as some negative responses, including one from a dog trainer who takes issue [...]
In today's episode I'll cover some training goals to teach a dog to stop doing something. Barking is one of the key areas of focus, as well as a discussion on "counter conditioning". Teaching Your Dog to STOP Doing Something Some may ask if [...]
In today's episode I'll go over some mistakes some people make in food treat training and how to avoid making your dog hyper when using food in training. Styles and Techniques with Food Training I don't typically use food as my standard training method [...]