Good news! AKC is now allowing trick evaluators to evaluate your dogs’ tricks online. The perfect activity to do with your dog during this time of social distancing. At the Novice level, your dog needs 5 tricks if he has …
DashDash has known how to touch her nose to my palm for quite awhile. However, I have only been asking her to do it when she was close to me. It was my way of getting her to focus. I …
DashDash learned to “get dressed” in one training session. “Get dressed” is her cue to stick her head through her collar. I shaped the behavior in less than 5 minutes. She already knew to touch something with her nose. As …
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DashDash’s Trick Challenge to learn 50 tricks was interrupted. We had some pretty heavy distractions, including a couple sessions of DashDash receiving kidney dialysis due to contracting Leptospirosis. DashDash was feisty, happy, and active one week. The next week she …
Hold a treat in the palm of your hand with your thumb over it. Offer it to your dog. Either click or say “yes” when your dog eats the treat. Repeat about 5 times. Now hold your palm to …
The best safety command!!! One of my favorite international trainers is Sylvia Trkman. I have many DVD’s outlining shaping for dozens of tricks – tricks to strengthen your relationship with your dog, tricks to condition your dog, tricks to motivate …
DashDash was just hired for her second movie role. Why was she picked instead of the breed that was originally requested? Three reasons. She’s trained. I responded to the producer within minutes of her leaving a voicemail. She’s trained. …
Here are some tips designed to help you get precise heeling and straight sits. HEELING POSITION If your dog forges ahead, hold your hand at your side instead of in front of your waist. STRAIGHT HEEL To avoid having your …
These five tips will get you started on the right path to a successful training relationship with your dog. CONSISTENT CUES Your dog’s performance will become more reliable when you use consistent cues. i.e. don’t alternate using the right and left …
DashDash learned to nod her head “yes”. I shaped the behavior in about six 5 minute sessions. Shaping is my preferred method of training when I want my dog to interact with something. She already knew to touch her nose …