Ask any trainer how many clients have uttered these words: “he is such a sweet dog but if I leave him alone,/ don’t get home to feed him at his …
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Step Three in Training the Retrieve: Finishing-Up
Step Three in Training the Retrieve: Finishing-Up To some dogs, the idea of running and chasing anything is the greatest thing in life; it is an all-consuming trait. The …
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Step Two of Training the Retrieve: Pick it Up Okay, now that Boomer knows how to “give” you whatever he is holding, it’s time to teach him that …
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Step One of Training the Retrieve: Give If you have read any of my articles, you already know that “how to use a clicker” along with the when and …
Read More »Toys as Reinforcements (the Tug Toy as a Training Aid)
Let’s face it, the best possible reinforcement is when you both get something out of the behavior. And to my mind, using balls and tug toys instead of food, gets …
Read More »Choosing the Best Dog Training Book
When searching for a dog training book, it is important to narrow down your choice to type of training and specifics of what behaviors you want to create. For example: …
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