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Tag: using food to train

You Can’t Bribe A Dog

I recently read the words ”bribe yourself with a reward” in an article, not referring to dogs. I have often heard the word “bribe” used in a similar way when discussing training dogs. There is one problem with this: Bribing is not in any way associated with rewarding, whether you are teaching yourself to be… Read More You Can’t Bribe A Dog

November 13, 2017December 24, 2019 Anne Bachewich4 Comments

Using Distractions To Train Your Dog

A purpose bred dog is – in my world – is one that was bred for one main, specific purpose. The dog is often distracted by this “purpose” especially when being trained for something else. Examples of these breeds are Scent Hounds, Sled Dogs, Livestock Guardian Dogs, and Sight Hounds. All of these breeds are considered… Read More Using Distractions To Train Your Dog

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 Anne Bachewich

The Benefits Of Slowing Down A Dog’s Training

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

February 21, 2017December 26, 2019 Anne Bachewich2 Comments

The Collar Grab Is Important In Dog Sports And Life

Many dogs associate having their collar grabbed with getting corrected, or some other form of aggression from a human. It can also mean that the dog will be removed from a situation in which he wants to stay. Grabbing a dog’s collar in a negative fashion will eventually give you a dog who tries to avoid… Read More The Collar Grab Is Important In Dog Sports And Life

August 8, 2016December 26, 2019 Anne Bachewich

Reactivity On The Human Side Of Dog Training

I just read a post on Medium about how people – and I mean everyone at some point – reacts to something that happens in their lives or something someone says, or does. The point of the article is that when you are reacting, you are not ACTING. You are also not learning or changing… Read More Reactivity On The Human Side Of Dog Training

July 19, 2016July 24, 2016 Anne Bachewich

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My dogs were listed as #42 on the dog breed intelligence list. Not accurate in my experience with my own dogs and my client’s dogs.

So I set out to find why this was and dispel the myths around training certain dog breeds. I changed my attitude and my training method and life with dogs became more fun.

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Ira worked on a higher perch today doing side-stepping. A little more wobbly for him but it was no problem. #caninefitness #kuvasz
JoJo and I are working on stretches for heeling. Dogs are athletes so we need to treat them as such. We're taking a course on conditioning for competition heeling from Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.
Ira is doing #parkour now. He likes the table because he can see over the fence better 😆 #dogparkour #kuvasz

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The information that is found on this blog is not a substitute for a training plan put together by a professional that you hire to help you with your dog’s behaviour. All dogs and humans are different. Training for each dog should be approached from that point of view. The information on this blog is for my dogs specifically and is intended to show how I have trained and worked with my own dogs, not as  instructional content for the general public. Please consult a trained and/or accredited professional dog trainer for your own dog’s needs.

I am also not a veterinarian or canine physiotherapist. The information regarding conditioning and health describes my own dogs experiences and is not intended to instruct or diagnose anyone else’s dog. Please consult your own or an appropriate vet before starting a training or conditioning program for your dog.

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