Personally, I’m a lazy chef. I barely cook for myself. But I have some tricks up my sleeve from years of training dogs on what kinds of treats work best for different training methods. If you’re tired of spending money buying fancy dog treats and you’re wondering how to make dog training treats, I’ve got … Read more
Puppy training classes help your dog acquire essential life and social skills. They’ll learn good manners, and they can strengthen the dog-human bond and improve the way you communicate with your pet. With the right training classes, you’ll be able to reinforce desired behaviors, reduce unwanted ones, and tackle any specific issues that might arise … Read more
If you have ever wondered how to train a dog, this article is a great place to start. Training your dog will be a continual, lifelong process, from initial puppy training to practicing good manners throughout your dog’s life. Most training can be accomplished with three tools: food treats (or toys if your dog isn’t … Read more
Leash training a puppy is usually pretty easy! I have leash trained several puppies – one of the crazier moments in my life was when I was taking care of three nine-week-old puppies in an apartment that didn’t have a fenced yard. My neighbors got to know me really well! You can start working on … Read more
Help! My dog only pays attention to me when I have a treat in hand. What can I do to get him to focus? Sound familiar? Here’s what you need to know. Treats should not be used as bribes when training. Randomized rewards can help with dogs who start to get wise about whether or … Read more
If you dog is jumping up on you each time you offer her a reward, it may be time to revist some basic training. First, start by making sure you always give your rewards low, when your dog has all four paws on the ground. If needed you can drop or toss the reward to … Read more
Dogs are like people, sometimes they get overly excited or anxious about something and it triggers them to start barking continuously. As a dog trainer, I often have people ask, how do I get my dog to stop barking? Barking is similar to lunging in many ways – it usually happens when your dog is … Read more
If you just got a new dog or puppy, you may be wondering how to leash train your dog. Teaching your dog to tolerate being walked on a leash is a simple process and as easy as getting your dog used to wearing a collar. Be patient while your dog acclimates, then praise and reward … Read more
Have you wondered how to clicker train a dog? All you need is a clicker, a little plastic box that makes a “click” sound and is readily available in pet stores or online, and some treats or another high-value reward. Teach your dog that the click means he did something right, and then start working … Read more
With so many puppy training services popping out all over the web, it can be difficult to pick a reliable one that also meets your needs and expectations. So how do you choose a puppy training class? When searching for the right puppy training class, there are several things to take into account. You’ll need … Read more