When we raise our dogs appropriately they can become independent, have confidence, be calm and well-mannered. This leads to a better life for you and your dog.
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When we raise our dogs appropriately they can become independent, have confidence, be calm and well-mannered. This leads to a better life for you and your dog.
Dog to Dog Socialization Socialization is not what many think it is. Socialization is when your dog can co-exist in any environment without the need to interact with another person or animal. It is when your dog is neutral. A dog park or daycare setting where dogs are constantly playing with no rules, boundaries, obedience, […]
How You May Be Reinforcing Bad Behaviour Thinking you know it all can have harmful consequences in your training. Educating yourself is important and encouraged but it is easy to make mistakes if you have not been trained by a professional. Sending your dog to a professional trainer not only drastically lessons the chances of […]
Involving Your Children in Training Your Dog Your children are part of the family and need to know how to interact with your dog, reinforce good behaviour and correct bad behaviour. Getting the kids involved with providing the necessary structure not only teaches your dog valuable skills and discipline but it also teaches them as […]
Does Your Dog Hate Bath Time? A lot of dogs are very reluctant to get into the bathtub. To ensure your dog meets its grooming needs it is especially important to teach your dog to tolerate having a bath. Before the Bath Starts Burn Some Energy Tire your dog out! A great way to start […]
Training Without Treats Although many owners and trainers prefer to use treats there are many other ways to train your dog without the use of treats. Sometimes a dog is just not food motivated! Therefore, its important not to be one dimensional in your training. Having a solid understanding of many different motivational techniques is […]
Teaching A Dog Proper Behaviour Classical Conditioning Classical conditioning is when a dog associates an involuntary response to a stimulus. For example if I said the word “yes” and followed with a treat, after many repetitions eventually as soon as I say “yes” the dog would start to salivate. The stimulus is the word “yes” […]
Establishing Treats as a Reward Before we start teaching behaviours like “sit”, “down” or “come” we start by building a communication system through the use of verbal markers. We like to use the word “yes” to mark a behaviour and then follow with a treat. When charging the mark we say “yes” and then deliver […]
Each Dog Requires A Different Approach The approach we take with every dog is with an open mind. No dog is ever the same, meaning the approach to each individual dog must be different. It is important to always read each individual dog as they present themselves in each moment. Without an open mind and […]
Importance of Dog Training for Behaviour Modification If you are struggling with any behavior modification such as reactivity, anxiety, insecurity, any form of aggression, etc. you are in for a journey, even after professional training. The success of all of these issues first comes from our Dog training classes- teaching the necessary skills, and changing […]