Homeschool For Dogs
A Bernese Mountain Dog German Shepherd mix combines the giant Bernese Mountain Dog breed from Switzerland and a German Shepherd Dog. The Berner and German Shepherd breeds were founded for very different historical reasons, and they have different looks and temperaments too. Their mixed breed puppies can be very variable and surprising! The Bernese Mountain …
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The main differences between a Pomeranian vs Shih Tzu are: Size – Even the little Shih Tzu looks big compared to the tiny Pomeranian! Coat – The Pomeranian’s coat is fluffy, and the Shih Tzu’s coat is flowing, but both need a lot of grooming. Personality – The headstrong Pom is less easily motivated during …
Pomeranian vs Shih Tzu – Which Pocket Pup Makes The Best Pet?Read More
Introduction to this lesson goes here BEFORE YOU START Recap last lesson Reading assignment summary What will we learn in this lesson TARGET MILESTONE Enter the goal for today’s training TODAY’S TRAINING Step-by-step training instructions TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS What to practice and when to stop PROBLEM SOLVING Potential problems to look out for and how to …
Are you here wondering how to make a dog training flirt pole or whippit at home? Positive reinforcement training is great for a lot of reasons. One of these is the lack of aversives used. However, this does mean that in order to teach certain behaviors, or to stop certain behaviors, trainers need to be …
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Why are dogs afraid of fireworks? If your dog starts to shake and whine when fireworks soar in the night sky, you may have found yourself wondering this. To understand just why are dogs afraid of fireworks, remember that dogs have very sensitive hearing. In fact, your dog can hear sounds up to four times …
If there is anything likely to cause disagreement between two basically positive trainers, it’s the use of no reward markers in dog training. In theory, a ‘no reward’ marker gives the dog feedback to let him know he is on the wrong track. A bit like saying ‘cold’ in that game you play with children …
Do you know the difference between fact vs theory in dog training? Modern dog training is based on Learning Theory, and it is this word that causes a lot of confusion. I often come across this sentence from those skeptical about modern training methods. “It’s only a theory, it isn’t fact”. This kind of statement …
Today we’ll be taking a look at some great reasons to train your dog or puppy. Sometimes training can seem like a bit of a big deal. It shouldn’t be that way, but let’s face it, training takes time and we all lead busy lives. It can help to motivate us if we break training …
Are you wondering how positive dog training works? You’ve all seen dogs competing in talent shows and carrying out complex routines, such as dogs in films, acting out a part, doing things no dog would do naturally guide dogs leading their owners, knowing when to stop, when to move sniffer dogs hunting out drugs dogs …
Capturing in dog training is a simple and useful technique. Let’s say you are observing your dog. He is wandering around the kitchen looking for spilled food and other interesting smells. After a while, he decides it’s probably a good time to sit down and scratch his ear. Watch closely You are watching him closely …
