Lassie Come! (DVD) by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. If teaching your dog to reliably come when called is your top priority, then you might want to invest in a group class or private training with an experienced trainer. Or, if you prefer to handle the training on your own, I highly recommend you invest in a [...]
No matter where you live, you will encounter some form of wildlife. If you love to hike in the mountains, you will certainly encounter wildlife. Whether you live in the city, the suburbs or a more rural area, wildlife can be found just about anywhere. Some of that wildlife is not dangerous, others certainly are. [...]
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: My dog has darted out the front door a few times and it takes me a while [...]
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: My dog has darted out the front door a few times and it takes me a while [...]
You’ve heard the saying “timing is everything” right? When we think of timing in regard to dog training, we often think of the timing of the consequences to our dog’s actions. The reward should happen immediately, otherwise your dog won’t associate the reward with the behavior you are trying to reinforce. But that’s not what [...]
