Training Tips
Insights, approaches and strategies to address common (and sometimes not-so-common) dog training conundrums.
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...
Oct
22
2019
Dog Training Techniques - Speed and Patience are EVERYTHING!
Speed is one of the most important dog training techniques and most folks just are not fast enough. Are you communicating well enough at the micro level? We're gonna find out!
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Aug
12
2019
Teach Your Dog Their Name - Even Change a New Dog’s Old Name!Some time ago, we put out a video post on strategies for using your dog’s name effectively. Many of you asked about how to teach your dog...
Mar
27
2019
Motivate a dog (even a skittish dog) - Modular Reward Events!Positive reinforcement simply means that we are adding desirable stimuli to increase behaviors. Typically we call those rewards. However, despite the presence of rewards, many dogs tune out, don't...
Sep
17
2018
Dog Hide and Seek - Best game for teaching Stay, Come, and bonding!
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Sep
10
2018
NOTE: since this article was published we've done a MASSIVE updated version. Check it out here!
Learning how to hold a leash might seem like a small thing, but it can have a big impact on the way we work with...
Jun
26
2018
Puppy Biting? Learn Bite Inhibition Training!Everybody loves PUPPIES!!! Getting a puppy is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. And you know what else that means? Puppy biting. Desperate calls come in all the time about this...
Jun
18
2018
Dog training Secret - Progressions and Rehearsals are the KEY!People tell me all the time, "Well she does great at home, but she's so bad in public." Usually, this means a stressed-out, embarrassed owner and a stressed-out, wacky-acting dog....
May
22
2018
How to socialize your puppy - Tips for early puppy socializationEarly puppy socialization is a subject I'm passionate about. I see way too many dogs that have problems related to under-socialization. Reactivity, anxiety, hyperactivity, excessive barking, aggression, resource guarding,...
