Clicker Training 101
Clicker training is a way of training your dog to perform various behaviors with little or no force. Dogs can quickly be taught to understand the meaning of a clicker if the person on the loop end of the leash understands the concepts clearly. This post is designed to get you started on clicker training concepts, […]
Fading Out Treats
Fading out treats is not something everyone understands how to do. To do it correctly it helps if you’re organized and collect data. There are a few ways to do it properly but keep in mind that the reality of treat fading is that your goal should not be to never give treats to your […]
Teaching your Dog to “Wait”
For everyone who doesn’t want their dog bolting out the door or simply to be more patient, this is a great cue. Teaching a dog to ‘wait’ is actually pretty simple. Often people are confused about the difference between ‘wait’ and ‘stay’ but it is really quite simple. ‘Stay’ means freeze in the posture you […]
Using Your Voice as a Training Aid
When you are training your dog you can use your voice with your dog as a tool for communication. It is best to speak in a neutral tone of voice when giving your dog a cue, say things once clearly, and don’t repeat yourself. You can also use hand signs to reinforce the cue. An […]
Come When Called
Although everyone knows the importance of a dog knowing to come when called, many dogs are not reliable at doing it. There are a couple methods I use to get his behavior but first and foremost recalls have to always be a happy and positive thing for a dog, never call a dog and let […]
