The "what can you do?" cue is one that we used a lot with Romeo, especially when he was young. We call it a "cue" but really it's more of a game. Because "what can you do" is not a specific behavior, rather it is asking your dog to choose a specific behavior themselves. [...]
This post is taken from my book, Juvenile Delinquent Dogs:Â The Complete Guide to Saving Your Sanity and Successfully Living with Your Adolescent Dog. Chapter 1: Setting Expectations, Page 29 A default behavior can also be called an automatic behavior. It is a behavior your dog offers [...]
In this video, Zuzu is practicing on some obstacles that are more challenging than the usual ones we encounter. Some of these logs are narrower than she is used to, so you might see some trouble getting on them, or some wobbling once she is on. Some of the logs are rotting and falling [...]
See Making Good Choices: Zuzu and the Goats - Part 1 here Anyone who has worked with me knows that I focus a lot on helping dogs to make good choices. Many of us want well-trained dogs, but ALL of us want well-behaved dogs who make good decisions without needing to be told or [...]
Anyone who has worked with me knows that I focus a lot on helping dogs to make good choices. Many of us want well-trained dogs, but ALL of us want well-behaved dogs who make good decisions without needing to be told or prompted by us. In this video, Zuzu is encountering a herd of [...]
