Giving Rescue Dogs a Second Chance through Training and Competition
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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I learned at an early age riding and competing horses that every moment you spend with a horse you are either training or untraining that horse. To put it another way, you are either training your horse to do the …