Leave It
When teaching ‘leave it’ there are two very important things. First, ‘leave it’ is forever, don’t let the dog have the thing it was told to leave alone. Second, do not punish the dog for trying to get the forbidden object, instead reward the dog for leaving it alone. Teaching this cue takes a little […]
Teaching your Dog to Lie Down and Stay
Teaching a dog to lie down can help keep it out of trouble. ‘Down’ is also a calm and passive posture, you can use it to relax your dog or to help them settle down around new friends. Here are a few ways to teach down/stay. Method 1: Starting from a ‘sit’ Using a treat […]
Teaching your Dog to Sit & Stay
Teaching a dog to sit and stay until released is a great way to help teach a dog good manners. Here are a few ways to teach sit/stay. Method 1: This method uses a treat as a lure. Starting with treat in hand move the lure from in front of the dog’s nose to just […]
Adding Duration, Distance & Distractions
When our dogs are performing a cue reliably, it is time to raise the criteria. Adding duration, distance or distractions will make a behavior more difficult but will also help your dog to understand what is expected of it. Our goal is to keep a dog under their threshold and be successful. It is better […]
How and Why to Socialize your Dog
Dogs need us to take time to let them explore the world. They need to be allowed to investigate things. Socialization is often misunderstood when it comes to dogs. Socialization is not just putting your puppy or dog around other dogs. Socialization should always be kept positive and fun for the dog. We need to […]
