Homeschool For Dogs
Teaching recall to a dog is not a ‘set it and forget it’ affair. It has something in common with building a house, in that you need solid foundations before you add several floors. And if you don’t get the foundations secure you risk the whole thing tumbling down. But in many ways, recall training …
Recall Training: Principles And Practical Tips For Getting StartedRead More
There are lots of quotes about dog behavior, especially when it comes to good dogs vs bad dogs. “There are no bad dogs, only bad trainers” is one example. Well, there are bad dogs (or naughty dogs, or disobedient dogs – whatever you want to call them), but they are bad because they don’t know …
Choosing Games: Changing Dog Behavior One Step At A Time Read More
I’m going to show you a simple game that teaches your dog to focus on you. But first I want to talk about why focus matters, and explain how easy it is to transform a dog that doesn’t listen, into a dog that hangs on your every word. You won’t need any special equipment and …
The Focused Dog: Teaching Your Dog To Pay Attention!Read More
When a dog does exactly what you ask, with a happy face and a wagging tail, it’s simply the best feeling! Today we are going to look at one of secrets to dog training success. A simple rule that all top trainers follow, and you can too. It’s the rule of 3 Ds Every task …
The 3 Ds Of Dog Training: Simple Rules To Help Your Dog LearnRead More
Over the last few decades there has been a huge swing towards less punitive methods of dog training. Watching a modern trainer in action is a very different experience from watching old school traditionalists. Gone are the barked commands, the emphasis on ‘respect’ or ‘dominance’ and even intimidation. In many cases the use of punishment …
Many dogs have the amazing ability to transform themselves from loving, and devoted companions, into devil-may-care tearaways when they are released outdoors. And getting a dog to listen outdoors can be extremely challenging if you don’t know the right way to go about it. So what is it about being outside, that turns a good …
People often ask me which are the best dog training treat bags and I have tried quite a few! This guide is about sharing what I have learned and maybe saving your pockets from a few crumbs. If you decide to make a purchase from one of the links marked ‘paid’, Dogsnet may earn a …
Dog Training Treat Bags – This Is What I Use And WhyRead More
Let’s talk about how to get started with training your dog. I’ll cover how to tackle training with an older dog, and look at first steps for a new puppy. This is about the practical side of things. Exactly how you get a dog to obey a specific command or cue. What you should teach …
First Steps In Dog Training For All Dogs Young Or OldRead More
This is a great way to have fun getting your dog to remain at your side in the heel position using a simple game. It takes two or three minutes. And you can play this at home, in your kitchen, to begin with. One of the problems with getting heelwork underway is that most dogs like …
Eating trash has to be a favorite activity for many dogs. But what about when that enthusiasm extends to all kinds of gross snacks, such as slugs, a dead rabbit, frogs and the occasional dead bird? One of my springer spaniels would go out of her way to hunt down every slug in the garden, …
Slugs, Snails & Puppy Dog Tales (Or When Dogs Eat Weird Stuff)Read More
