The fur is flying, the noise is at a decibel I ve never experienced before and the desire to win is so thick you can feel it. This is agility competition for dogs and Fiona, my soon to be athlete, and I are on the sidelines of an agility competition taking notes. Dogs of every breed, size and shape are jumping hurdles, running up A-frames, scampering across elevated walkways and diving through tunnels. So as not to get lost on the course, each dog [...]
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But off leash obedience takes a lot of hard work, consistency, patience and training. Off leash obedience is not a skill or a step that is successfully easily taken, off leash obedience is advanced obedience. If you don’t have great basic obedience at home and when he is on a leash and your dog doesn’t listen to you 95% of the time or more you probably aren’t ready for off leash obedience. For more on getting great obedience on leash click here and [...]
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My father, who owns a plumbing company, despises garbage disposals because he says they are nothing but trouble waiting to happen (stopped up drain). A professional firefighter friend doesn’t have any power strips in her house (fire hazard). Professional dog trainers, too, do a lot of things very differently than pet owners. Why do professionals do things differently than non-professionals? I think it’s because professionals see so much more in their [...]
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The Petco Positive Dog Training program promotes a relationship of mutual respect and trust between the pet and pet parent by using positive, rewards-based training methods to teach how our dogs think, learn, communicate and how to encourage appropriate behavior for real-world applications. Our 1-hour workshops teach hands-on solutions to common behavior issues and are designed for busy pet parents, so you can make progress on your schedule. Workshops [...]
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Welcome to Sit Means Sit dog training Ocean County New Jersey. Bob Campanile is the owner and head trainer of Ocean County’s Sit Means Sit. He is also a 20-year police veteran with 14 years’ experience as a dual-purpose police service dog handler and trainer. Bob places 3rd at the police dog National Championships! Our method combines cutting edge technology in the use of a remote dog training collar, and hands-on training from our expert trainers [...]
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Source: Robert Hensley photo — Creative Commons license What goes on in the dog s brain does not stop when the training session ends. Some new data suggests that what you do after a training session may have an influence on how much your dog remembers and how well he subsequently performs. All of us know that what we do while we are training our dogs makes a difference, specifically whether we use rewards or punishments, how we time or space out training [...]
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Training your dog will be a huge part of your interaction with him for the first few months. This includes housetraining, leash training, obedience training, socialization, and problem solving. In addition to providing your dog with needed skills, this time will also be a great opportunity for you to bond with him. Take the time to really get to know your pet while training him and a loving relationship will easily develop. Here is some information [...]
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$5, 950 for one person with dog $5, 450 for one person without dog Enjoy an automatic 10% early bird discount when you register at least 90 days before the program begins. Payment plan available. Program Leader Locations California: Dog Psychology Center, Santa Clarita Florida: Dog Psychology Center, Fort Lauderdale See below for dates and locations. Cost and Payment $5, 950 for you with your dog $5, 450 for you without a dog Enjoy an automatic 10% [...]
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For a full list of current and newly released Thriving Canine videos, visit the Thriving Canine YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Dogs And Doorbells Doors, by their very nature, are exciting and mysterious putting our dogs on high alert. This advanced training exercise provides suggestions for managing your dog while greeting and entertaining guests. Teaching Your Dog to Roll Over Every dog needs at least one trick up his sleeve. Teaching Your Dog [...]
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There’s only one thing that Haley loves more than playing with her basketball, and that’s going for an off-leash hike. The moment I let her loose, her eyes brighten, a smile spreads across her face and there’s a joyful bounce in her gait as she begins to connect with her wild, canine ancestors and become one with nature. She can run wild then stop abruptly to investigate any scent she pleases; she explores the world on her terms instead of at the [...]
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W.R. Koehler penned six titles on the subject of dog training. They are: The Koehler Method of Dog Training, the Koehler Method of Open Dog Obedience, the Koehler Method of Utility Dog Training, the Koehler Method of Tracking Dog training, the Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training, and the Wonderful World of Disney Animals. Historically, Bill did not sell his own books, preferring to leave that detail to the businesses which sponsored our classes [...]
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There is a quiet battle being fought in dog-training circles. On one side, Cesar Millan. No doubt you’ve heard of Mr. Millan, world-renowned “Dog Whisperer, ” known for his uncanny ability to communicate with dogs. He is often seen power-walking large packs of dogs at a time. Millan has captured the national spotlight with his National Geographic television series in which he rehabilitates wayward canines — aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive and [...]
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Learn to listen to your dog. If your dog appears to be uncomfortable meeting another dog, animal or person, don’t insist that he say hello. He’s telling you that he isn’t comfortable for a reason, and you should respect that. Forcing the issue can often result in bigger problems down the line. Be Generous with Your Affection Most people don’t have a problem being very clear about when they are unhappy with their dogs, but, they often ignore the good [...]
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Dick Koehler and Tony Ancheta presents a cybertech lecture on The Koehler Method of Dog Training Reliability off lead should always be the most significant criterion when evaluating and comparing training methods. (Koehler 1962) This site, and the links accessible through it, have been prepared and approved by Dick Koehler and Tony Ancheta. Anyone interested in using The Koehler Method of Dog Training as the foundation for a companion dog, competitive [...]
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Aggressive dogs are in the news a lot these days. Most of the times the problems are dog vs. dog, but the big headlines occur when it’s dog vs. human. If you own a dog with aggressive tendencies, you can’t afford to ignore it. To do so could end very badly for more than just your dog. Call K9 Basics and ask about our dog aggression training course. Aggressive Or Just Over-Reactive According to Brian Berg, owner of K9 Basics and a former police K9 [...]
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So… you have got yourself a Dachshund. Do they need some Dachshund training? Most likely the answer is yes. No matter if you have a brand new puppy or and older Dachshund, they all could use a little extra training. You know the saying old dogs can’t lean new tricks, well through that thought in to the garbage. Any dog can learn new tricks or training with a little bit of your patience. Training a Dachshund does not have to be all-serious it can be [...]
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