This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.   Question: How do I teach my dog to play with his toys only and leave alone the baby’s [...]
Have you ever played the Find It Game with your dog? Some people see it as something fun to do with your dog. Others see it as a way to distract your dog from other things. And it can be both of those. But if you don't know how to utilize it as a [...]
Does your dog know how to Heel? Do you want your dog to be able to Heel reliably at your side? There are lots of ways to go about teaching it. Our preference is to teach your dog how to CHOOSE to heel at your side rather than being forced to. Heel can be [...]
Can you send your dog to a specific location? A kennel, a dog bed, or some other location? What cue do you use to send them to the specific location? What is your expectation when you say that cue? When I first bring a new dog home, whether it is a puppy, an adolescent [...]
In our previous post about a Harnessing Station, we discussed in detail how to set up a Harnessing Station for dogs who really struggle with the process of getting a harness put on them. That post/video was about Blitzen. He is VERY sensitive about handling issues. In this video, I discuss how to get [...]
