A lot of people ask me about force free dog training. Does it really work? Isn’t it just for softies? Don’t bribes stop working after a while? And seriously, how can it possibly work when dogs are chasing squirrels? What Is Force Free Training? Force-free dog trainers completely avoid all use of aversives. When we …
When Your Puppy Is Not Interested In Food: Training Tips And Solutions
Puppies are like people when it comes to appetite. Some can take it or leave it. Others are always hungry. Puppies that don’t want training treats Some puppies will fall on every morsel of food that falls from your hand as though they have been starved for a month. Others will turn their noses up …
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Impulse Control For Dogs
It’s common to see lack of impulse control in dogs and small children. We all know an adult or two that suffers from it from time to time, too! It is lack of impulse control that makes dogs rush headfirst into danger. Uncontrolled dogs bowl people over in their enthusiasm to say hello, barge through …
Dog Training Without Treats
I get asked this a lot.: “My dog’s not interested in food so, is it okay to train without treats?” And “Can a dog be trained without treats?” The short answer is yes! I’ve a pretty good perspective on this topic as I trained dogs without food for over thirty years. I explained to those …
What Are The First Commands To Teach A Puppy?
When you embark on training a puppy or older dog for the first time, you are beginning a unique journey in the world of education and training. And figuring out what commands to teach first isn’t easy! The journey that you and your dog are about to take is unique because you are having to …
How To Correct A Puppy
Nobody wants to upset their puppy or be mean to them. But most new puppy parents quite naturally want to know how to correct a puppy when they are naughty. People ask “how do I stop my puppy from jumping up?” or “how do I stop my puppy barking?” or “how to I stop my …
Golden Retriever Training Tips: 11 Great Ideas To Help You Train Your Dog
Training should be a great adventure for you and your dog. But sometimes the challenges can be hard to overcome! Golden Retrievers are renowned for their wonderful temperaments! But they are still big, strong dogs, and when young, they can be very boisterous. Let’s make training fun! I really want to help you beat those …
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Are Snuffle Mats Good For Dogs?
Taking care of a dog can be tricky when you are trapped indoors a lot of the time. We’re all looking for ways to keep our best friends happy and occupied at home. I mentioned ways to stretch out those meal times to create a more enjoyable experience. And I’ve been testing out some other fun …
How To Teach A Puppy Their Name
People often ask: How do I teach my puppy their name? But there’s another question we need to answer first. In fact the big question is, not how, but what! What do you want the puppy to do when you say their name? What’s up? Here’s what usually happens. People say their puppy’s name and …
When Your Dog Will NOT Stop Pulling On The Leash!
Pippa Mattinson, best-selling author and founder of the Dogsnet Training Program, brings us the latest information on the challenge of dogs with a deeply ingrained pulling habit. I have written a number of articles about pulling on the leash and how to stop it. But it seems that there is always more to say! Number …