I have written a post, or many posts, discussing the benefits of calming down for both the dog and the human when training. This post is similar in that I am suggesting the benefits of reducing something, only this time it is the speed of doing things. This past weekend we were at a dog… Read More The Benefits Of Slowing Down A Dog’s Training
Some of you may know that I am actually a “professional dog trainer” — which means that I train dogs. I am also a dog training instructor and I instruct online. I used to be an in-person dog training instructor, but I stopped doing that because I wanted to focus on improving my own skills as a… Read More How To Become The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are
When I got my first Kuvasz, AJ, I had researched different breeds for over a year. I was not getting into it lightly. I picked the Kuvasz for several different reasons. I wanted a larger dog but not TOO large with a thick coat but not TOO thick. I wanted a Livestock Guardian breed. In… Read More Some Dog Breeds Are Different To Train
Distractions in daily life are everywhere, for us humans as well as our dogs. Just look at when we are on the computer trying to work. How often have you found yourself an hour and a half later surfing the internet or scrolling through a news feed? Luckily, us humans are able to change our… Read More Getting The Behaviour Anywhere
In the past, I have been asked by experienced dog people (former breeders in one specific case) if I am one of those “treat, treat, treat” trainers. Of course, this started a “discussion” on training methods. I am always astonished at people’s beliefs in all the myths about dogs there are and what people are… Read More Stop Saying “Treat” Training Doesn’t Work
