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 …
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 …