Jul
05
2017
Using Marker Training - Using your Voice for Great Feedback!Many times in my videos and blogs, I've said that your voice is your #1 training tool. Today we're going to go over the hows and whys of it so...
May
11
2017
Chew Toy Training—5 Tips to Chew Toy Train your Dog (w/Olive!)In our last post, which detailed Olive's first week home, we talked about focusing on the management aspect first before getting too caught up in teaching behaviors and doing...
Apr
20
2017
Bringing Home A New Dog - 5 Tips From Olive’s First WeekBringing home a new dog creates many challenges, and a dog’s first week at home can set the tone that’ll make or break you. Whether you’re getting a...
Mar
07
2017
Farewell, Bobo
As some of you may know, we lost our beloved Boston Terrier, Bobo, in February of 2017. As of this writing it's still pretty fresh and raw.
I want to tell Bobo's story. I want to honor his amazing...
Jan
11
2017
Today we're going to discuss developing your dog's confidence and control with their mouth, and we'll be looking at the two things you need to keep your dog safe (and keep all your fingers): Leave It and Take It....
Nov
14
2016
25 Essential Life Hacks for Your Dog with CarabinersSome of the links in this article are affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of more carabiners. Thanks...
Oct
31
2016
Trails and short hikes are a great way to get out of the house with your dog and experience the outdoors. I've got fifteen tips to make your next mini adventure as enjoyable as possible. Don't forget to check...
Oct
17
2016
How to Use Reward Scaling to Teach Your Dog to ListenSome of the links below are affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks...
Oct
10
2016
Get Your Dog to Listen - Fade Lures, Phase Out Treats, and ImproveA food-motivated dog can be trained very quickly. However, it's really easy to get stuck being a hostage to treats. It's just as easy, though, to phase...
Sep
19
2016
Teach a Dog to Lie Down - 5 Alternate MethodsTeaching a dog to lie down is one of those basic behaviors we strive to teach every dog in the first few weeks that we have them. It’s one of...
