Homeschool For Dogs
Something that comes up from time to time in our training support group, and on our Facebook page, is the concept of time out. So I wanted to talk a bit about that today. About what time out actually looks like, from your point of view and from the dog’s point of view. At first …
Time Out – Does It Work, And Will It Change My Dog’s Behavior?Read More
So many people fail at dog training because they have no real understanding of what motivates their dog, or of how to include that motivation into their daily lives. The truth is, dog training is both easier and harder than you think. Easier, because once you have nailed down the four key principles that underpin …
4 Things That Need To Happen For Your Dog To Get TrainedRead More
Some of you are asking when you can fade training treats, or stop using them altogether. And I’m going to give you the lowdown on that below. But first, we need to talk. And we need to talk about extinction. I don’t mean dinosaur style. I mean extinction in behavioral terms. I’ve realised I don’t …
I won’t lie to you, I’ve hesitated, procrastinated even, for quite a while before beginning this article. Not because it isn’t needed. On the contrary, it is very common for our students, and Facebook group members, to ask us how to stop a dog whining. So why do I hesitate to tackle this topic? One …
A reader asked me recently, how to manage their young spaniel when they need to keep them safe on a leash, but have not yet completed their leash training. My reader rightly recognized that walking the puppy on a leash while they are pulling ahead allows the puppy to practice the unwanted behavior which is …
It’s common to see new puppy parents advised to teach their puppy the word NO from an early stage. As a starting point for obedience training. We don’t advise this. In fact we advise quite the opposite. We recommend you teach your puppy the word YES. And I’ll explain that in a moment. But why …
There’s a popular saying in business “you get what you measure” or “you are what you measure” . It’s a somewhat flawed premise, but it has its good points! The idea is to encourage people to track what is important to them, what really matters. In the belief that this helps improve results. Of course …
Measuring Your Dog’s Progress Can Be Very Motivating!Read More
We all want our puppies to be normal. At least within reason. And while we are happy if our puppy is abnormally clever, or skilled, some other kinds of abnormal are a big worry for puppy parents. Perhaps the biggest worry of all, is knowing what is normal and what is definitely not. And the …
Is My Puppy Normal (And How To Get Help If They Are Not)Read More
Puppies are playful, enthusiastic, and always up for a bit of fun. The ability of many puppies to get excited over just about anything, is part of their appeal. But there is another side to the coin. Puppies are also prone to getting over excited to the point where they appear to have lost all …
You’ve waited for your puppy’s arrival for so long. You’ve been practically elated, waiting for those furry hugs and games of tug. And yet now they are home, there are times when you’d quite like your puppy to leave again… If you feel sad, frustrated or anxious about your new puppy instead of the flood …
