Last week, we talked about capturing. This week, we’ll discuss shaping behavior. What is Shaping? Shaping breaks a training goal down into smaller steps. You reward your dog as he takes each step toward your larger training goal. For example, …
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Capturing
Last week, we talked about luring to train your dog. This week, we’re going to look at capturing. What is Capturing? Capturing is teaching your dog to perform a natural behavior on cue. You catch your dog performing the desired behavior …
Luring Your Dog
The first training technique I learned was luring your dog into position. I’ve been very successful over the years in using luring for training. Positive Training Techniques While I will be the first to admit that I’ve had to use …
Cesar Millan
I’ve followed Cesar Millan and the debates about his training techniques for years. No doubt there are issues with his training philosophy, but there’s still a lot learn from him in his training. The Dog Whisperer The Dog Whisperer ran …
Rally Excellent Title
On November 19th, Copper earned his Rally Excellent Title. More importantly, he made big improvements in two major areas of anxiety for him. Nashville Dog Training Club I’ve mentioned in previous posts that Copper has struggled at Nashville Dog Training …
Motivating Your Dog
I’ve learned a lot about motivating your dog the last two years. In part, because I have a difficult dog and in part, because I’ve had to trial without treats or toys. Thinking Outside the Box For years, I only …
When Pigs Fly
I mentioned in a few weeks ago that I’ve been reading When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion. I love this book! My Struggles with Tank My boy Tank is a Great Pyrenees/Mastiff mix. He’s very …
Doing Your Dog Training Homework
I’ve attended several group classes over the years where people clearly aren’t doing their dog training homework. I’m sure it’s frustrating for the trainer, and it’s definitely a waste of your money. Consistency is Key In my experience, the best …
Why I Use Balanced Dog Trainers
I mentioned in my last post that I love following and learning from force free dog trainers, but I personally use balanced dog trainers. For my goals and my dogs, balanced training has produced great results. What is Balanced Dog …
Why I Love Force Free Dog Trainers
To be honest, I don’t use force free dog trainers. I work with trainers who advocate for balanced training. But I love reading and following force free dog trainers. Force Free Dog Trainers Challenge Me It’s easy to let corrections …