So, you have a new puppy! Now what do you do? Sometimes I feel that clients are concentrating on the wrong things with their new…
How do I get my dog to pay attention to me? Focus Games & Cues!
The very first step in getting your dog to do anything with you is to build a relationship where your dog sees you as someone…
Train Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle
A muzzle can be a fantastic tool to use in a variety of situations but it is (very, very!) important that the dog has a…
How to use a clicker or marker
First, pick a marker. The marker may be a clicker, a word “yes” or even a pen light that you flash to signal for a…
Resource Guarding
Guarding various resources is a natural behavior for dogs but it can be quite a source of contention between humans and their dogs. A dog…
Stranger Danger!
To put it mildly, some dogs are not particularly fond of humans they do not know. They may not like them approaching or even being…
What’s That?
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…
Training Techniques For Leash Reactivity
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…
Stationary Cues – teaching Sit, Down, Stay & Wait
“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,…
Teaching your dog to go to a mat or place
I love teaching a dog to go to a mat/place because it has so many applications. Because of that, this is one of the very…