This is Reggie. He came to us after the sad death of both his owners. He was a very bewildered, and withdrawn little dog. And our role was to assess him and decide whether he would be suitable for the young family who wanted to adopt him. In the meantime, I wanted to build a …
Dog Training With Food – How To Get Started
Many dogs get quite over-excited around food. Especially if they have not been trained with food before. Some of them will try to snatch and grab any food that is in your hand. Or engage in a concerted ‘break-in’ attempt on your treat bag. If you are going to train a dog using positive-reinforcement, you …
Clicker Training: A Promise To Your Dog
We’ve come a long way since the early days of clicker training, when clickers were regarded as a new gimmick or passing craze by mainstream dog trainers, and thought unsuitable for ‘real’ training. Now the tables have turned completely and most professional dogs trainers use clickers to some extent. But what’s it all about? Despite …
Choosing Treats For Raw Fed Dogs
Modern dog training often relies heavily on edible treats, especially in the early stages. Finding the best treats for raw fed dogs can be a challenge for those that want to feed their pets on a natural diet. A while back, I was chatting about this topic on my Facebook group. We were discussing whether …
The Changing Face Of Dog Training (And How To Choose Your Style)
We know from cave paintings and ancient burial sites that our relationship with dogs goes back over ten thousand years. A puppy that survived several illnesses with the help of human care has been found in a human grave dating back fourteen thousand years. That indicates a pretty close relationship, and one that almost certainly …
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What Do Raw Fed Dogs Actually Eat?
I’ve been raw feeding my dogs for several decades now. And I’m going to share what I feed my dogs and how I keep my dogs healthy on this system. I’ll also give you some food for thought on whether or not raw feeding is the best option for you and your family. In some …
Experience Vs Credentials: What Matters Most When Choosing A Dog Trainer
Dog training is largely unregulated around the world. There are dog training qualifications that can be obtained in some areas, and some trainers are members of professional bodies that set standards and require members to agree to them. However, there is very little in the way of legal requirements for dog trainers to be either …
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Pros And Cons Of Tethering A Dog
For many older folk, when we talk about tethering a dog, a picture of a sad neglected hound on the end of a rusty chain springs to mind. And when I was a kid, that kind of tethering was often a way of life for many lonely dogs left to ‘guard the yard’ all day. …
Dogs Are Not Hamsters – Let’s Talk About The Use (And Abuse) Of Crates
For the last decade or more I have defended the appropriate use of dog crates. But I believe I am seeing a disturbing trend that is tempting me to change my position. There is no doubt that dog crates are immensely useful training aids for puppies and young dogs. And that crates provide an important …
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Operant Conditioning In A Nutshell For Dogs And Their People
Operant conditioning is the process by which animals, including dogs, learn to change and modify their behavior. There is quite a bit of confusion about this process in dog owning circles. And in particular about the use of two particular words Punishment Positive We’ll go into that in a minute and hopefully all will become …
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