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 …
How To Make A Dog Training Flirt Pole Or Whippit At Home
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?
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 …
No Reward Markers In Dog Training
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 …
Fact vs Theory in Dog Training
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 …
12 Great Reasons To Train Your Dog
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 …
How Positive Dog Training Works
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 …
Dog Training: What is Capturing?
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 …
Puppy Training Aids
When you are training your puppy, it pays to have some great equipment. Some puppy training aids can be made at home or improvised. And there is a growing range of equipment available online for those that are short of time. Although there are very few essential tools for effective dog training, there are a …
Dog Training Treat Pot – The Perfect Treat Pot For Your Pooch
Have you heard of a dog training treat pot? It’s pretty much what it sounds like. If you are going to train with food, you’ll need containers to put it in. So what does the perfect treat pot look like? And what does it have inside? Today’s choice of dog training secrets may seem obvious …
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