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
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
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
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
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
