Training Tips
Insights, approaches and strategies to address common (and sometimes not-so-common) dog training conundrums.
Sep
15
2021
Practical Guide to Work-to-Eat Projects for Mental and Emotional HealthThis post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of our dogs' toys. Thanks for your support!Today...
Nov
24
2020
How to Introduce Your New Dog To Your Cat (or Vice Versa)Many people encounter problems with their existing pets when bringing home a new one. For example, if you have a dog or dogs and bring home a cat...
Sep
30
2020
4 Ways to Get Killer Attention From your Dog
Do you wish your dog paid more attention and offered good behaviors? Then, check out our "Engagement Suite," where I'll show you 4 ways to get killer attention from your dog!
This...
Jul
27
2020
How to get rid of lures, even if your dog only listens with treats!Today we’re going to discuss getting out of the rut where your dog only listens with treats. This is a progress killer, and your training with...
Jul
18
2020
How to Make & Use a Flirt Pole (a Must for Energetic Dogs!)Instead of splurging on pricey interactive toys for your furry companion, cost-effective DIY options tend to perform better. Would you like to learn how to create the...
May
12
2020
Exercising around pets can be a challenge sometimes! Our dogs, cats (and other things) like to be around us and are curious about what we're doing. That's not always conducive to the exercising!
In this video, our friend and colleague...
Apr
23
2020
Is dominance in dogs something you should be worried about? Is your dog trying to dominate you when they misbehave? Surely it's all part of their Machiavellian scheme to manipulate and control you, right?
Seriously?
Dominance in dogs is a...
Apr
16
2020
Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog Q&A with Ian Stone
In the video above, Simpawtico's first live video on YouTube, I did some dog training Q&A for behavior and training. International Open Academy, who at the time was hosting our...
Apr
03
2020
The Boomerang Maneuver is one of Simpawtico's "signature moves" if you will. We use it, in some fashion or another, with tons of training scenarios that we use. From crate training, to fence fighting, to reactivity, to station training,...
Apr
02
2020
Leash Handling is one of our favorite topics to teach owners! There are a lot of things you can do to improve your control, sensitivity, and adaptability—and it's just not talked about enough!
These are professional handling techniques. I use...
