Here is a fun game to help teach your dog that it is acceptable (even desirable) to look at another dog. It is important to play this game when your dog is sub threshold and relaxed. It is not time to play this game if your dog is having a reaction. Start by teaching this game […]
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Training Techniques For Reactive Dogs 2
I have worked with a LOT of reactive dogs for a LONG time now. As my city has become more populated and people are living in closer proximity to each other, I have seen the number of reactive dogs grow exponentially. When working with reactive dogs and their humans, I like to toss out a […]
Read MoreStationary Cues – teaching Sit, Down, Stay & Wait 0
“Stationary Cues” are cues in which you are controlling the placing and specific body position of your dog. These consist of SIT, DOWN, STAY and WAIT. Granted, these are not very sexy or exciting cues but if your dog really knew just these four cues, you would actually have a “well trained” dog. Definitely, do some fun […]
Read MoreTeaching your dog to go to a mat 0
Teaching your dog to go to a mat is a great way to get him to a certain spot and have him settle. This is one of the very first things I teach a dog. If a dog can settle on a mat you can take that mat anywhere and in turn, have your dog […]
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