What Science and Trainers Agree On It is important that puppies are socialized in a timely manner and that it is done properly. Trainers must provide detailed explanation to dog owners on the correct way of socializing their puppies. The margin of error is great in...
Have you ever walked into a store and immediately felt like you could trust the person helping you before they even said a word? Or maybe you noticed yourself hesitating to work with someone simply because of the way they carried themselves?That’s not coincidence—it’s...
The Power of Marker Training Marker training is one of the clearest ways to communicate with a dog. The marker bridges the gap between the behavior and the reward. A well-timed marker tells the dog, “That’s the behavior I want.” The reward comes after. The marker lets...
Hand signals play a crucial role in dog training because they align closely with the way dogs naturally interpret the world. Dogs are highly visual animals. They rely more on body language and movement than on verbal communication. While they can learn words through...
Dogs are brilliant, loving creatures who want to please us, but they aren’t born understanding human language or social expectations. As dog trainers, we see this disconnect often: well-meaning owners unintentionally confuse their dogs with inconsistent commands,...
