Absolutely! Correction or punishment is information given to your dog. We use corrections to motivate your dog not to continue bad behaviours, just like we reward a dog to motivate him to make behaviour we want more likely. *Corrections are a part of all animal learning and when used properly are highly effective.* Punishment does […]
If your dog has regressed since training with your trainer you need to read this Sending your dog to training is only part of the process. During the board and train, our job is to teach your dog how to live in a healthier state of mind so you can continue training for a lifetime. […]
How Should Your Dog Be Socializing? Socializing is interacting or playing with other dogs. WRONG. Socializing is actually having your dog calm and relaxed around other dogs without the need to interact or display any type of negative behaviour. It is also when your dog can listen to your every command in a variety of different […]
Positive Reinforcement Does Not Stop Bad Behaviour This is a very big topic and likely a controversial one for those who do not understand the term “punishment” or how to properly apply it. Punishment is a part of all animal learning period!! Yet so many are trying to get around this and continue to fail. We […]
It’s Time To Act Now Behavior doesn’t go away with procrastination it just takes longer to correct which means more money and time …. There are so many benefits to training your dog. An example would be establishing a proper communication system and building a relationship. Without communication, what do you really have? Being able […]
Does your dog walk up and rub against you or nudge your hand. Is your reaction to pet him? Without even realizing it, your dog is now learning to lead you. A dog that is unruly in the home could start from simple mistakes that we make without even realizing that we are doing it. […]
What to look out for in Dog Parks: Dog parks are an uncontrolled gamble in our opinion. There is absolutely zero management and is a free-for-all for dogs to run wild without any rules. Furthermore, there are very few owners that have knowledge of dog behaviour and body language to prevent fights before they happen. […]
Ensuring a good environment for your dog If you don’t allow your dog lots of time in a variety of different environments all sorts of issues can arise later on depending on the dog. If you live in a rural area for the first year or two of the dog's life and then move to […]
Motivation, Timing, & Consistency. This is how all dogs learn. Motivation: Finding the right motivation for each individual dog to stop a behaviour or teach a behaviour. Different types of rewards will work better for different types of dogs. Different types of punishers will be more effective for different types of dogs. Timing: The timing […]