If your dog is doing well at home with very few distractions, it is time to start practicing in new areas. Do not expect your dog to perform all cues under any circumstances as well as he does at home until you have practiced in a variety of situations. Remember: dogs do not generalize well, [...]
Once your dog has a basic understanding of a cue, we want to help them to reliably perform in any situation with any distractions. You want to begin to challenge them a bit at a time. It's great that your dog can Sit in the kitchen for a treat, but what about before you cross [...]
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 [...]
