Three Techniques to Reduce Unwanted Behavior
What do you consider unwanted behavior? Well, do you consider barking unwanted behavior? Or what about chewing? Dogs are dogs and they will always display good behavior and bad behavior. No dog is 100% good. You just cannot get that kind of reliability. Yes, dogs do bad stuff from time to time. Today, we will […]
Go Round – Simple Home Exercise to Practice Recall
This is one simple exercise you can try at home. And it is great for practicing recall with your puppy. We know recall is one of the most important commands in your dog’s life. Without a proper recall, you cannot let your puppy enjoy free time without a leash. So, if you want to improve […]
Everything You Need To Know About Classical Conditioning
Classical conditioning is one of the main techniques we use for dog training. It is part of obedience training and any positive reinforcement training. Basically, we present stimulus as something fun and good. In most cases, we combine classical conditioning with desensitization. Let me give you a great example. Your dog doesn’t like little boys […]
Teach Your Dog To Slow Down And Speed Up
These are two very useful commands you need to teach your puppy. Think of it this way, if your puppy pulls on a leash, you only need to tell it to slow down. And if you teach that command to your puppy, it will slow down and reduce leash pulling. Here is a fun fact […]
11 Things to Know Before Getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Born to be a companion dog, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed has maintained the sporty nature of its spaniel ancestor. Yes, this puppy is a lap dog at times. But when he is not sitting on your lap or getting a belly rub, he will be happy to run around and chase birds. […]
How To Get Your Dog To Follow You?
Why do dogs follow us? Well, puppies follow their humans around because they receive attention or some other incentives, like toys, food, treats, and other rewards for this behavior. When following you leads to treats, playtime, or anything else, dogs will perform it more frequently. They want to get the good stuff out of you. […]
Slow Recall – Exercise to Improve Recall
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important “tricks”. But we have to stress something. Dogs do not naturally come to us. They are not pre-programmed to recall. When they are puppies, dogs have a natural instinct not to venture too far from the pack. But as they get older […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Shih Tzu
Adorable dog with a ferocious name. That is the best way to describe Shih Tzu. The name of the puppy means lion dog in Chinese. The name comes from a Buddhist legend that Siddhartha traveled with a little dog that could transform into a lion. And that is just one among the many Shih Tzu […]
How Have You Accidentally Trained Your Dog to Bark at Other Dogs
Woofing, howling, growling, barking. You definitely do not want to see those signs in your puppy when greeting other dogs, right? Well, for some dogs, this is the reality they live in. And the problem might not be in them. In some cases (let’s say most), the owner is the one to blame. You have […]
10 Things You Didn’t know about Boxer – Unique Boxer Facts
Famous for their unusual head shape, boxers are a popular dog breed. They are among the top 20 most popular dog breeds by the American Kennel Club. Some of their notable features include strong teeth and an undershot jaw. This helps boxers clutch animals in the mouth until owners arrive. They were bred to hold […]