TRAINING TIPS
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Reinforcers For Your Dog
Positive reinforcement is an incredibly effective way to train dogs and other animals. When we reinforce a behavior, according to learning theory, there is an increased...
How To Take Your Dog On A “Sniffari”!
You get home from work and your dog is sooo excited to see you, but also eagerly awaiting going for a walk. You know what they would probably enjoy even more than a...
How To Help Your Dog Through The Busy Holiday Season
As we approach the end of the year there are a number of holidays on the horizon. During this time, life can be stressful not only for us, but for the dogs in our...
Puppy Handling Exercises: How To Teach Acceptance Of Touch
Husbandry refers to the routine, sometimes daily tasks, that our dogs need to have done to ensure they are living healthy and happy lives. This not only includes...
Puppy Potty Training: Should You Punish Their Accidents?
You come home from running errands to find your puppy had an accident and left you with a big puddle of pee to clean up. OOPS! As a puppy guardian... how would you deal...
What Are The ABC’s In Dog Training?
I'll admit that it has been a while since I was in school learning the ABC's... I just won't share how long ago it was! Deciding to become a dog trainer meant I had to...
How Dogs Learn: The Basics Of Learning Theory
Understanding how dogs learn helps us to interpret why certain behaviors occur. This is very helpful if you happen to be trying to train your own dog! For dogs,...
“Why Is My Dog Scared Of Fireworks?”
Summer is here and along with it comes celebrations which frequently include fireworks. Most of us enjoy, and even look forward to, fireworks with the ‘oohs’ and...
Five Tips For House Training Your New Puppy
Having a new puppy is a fun and joyful time, but there may also be times you find a little overwhelming. House training can often be one of those areas that many new...