Pet Theft Awareness
ISCDT and your pet want you to know that February 14 is Pet theft Awareness Day! Each year on Valentine’s Day dog parents are reminded to take steps to protect their pets. There are various reasons for pet theft. Two of the most popular reasons are financial gain and breeding purposes. No matter why pets […]
Traveling With Your Dog Should Not Be Stressful!
With so many people getting vaccinated, our long-awaited vacation plans will finally happen in the coming months (fingers crossed). Dog lovers often include their dogs in their travel plans because we love spending time with our animals, yet their presence can cause us to stress. What if they soil inside? What if they break something? […]
Can Poor Dog Training Be Corrected?
Can Poor Dog Training Be Corrected? Yes! But it is not a fast fix. It will take work and time. The dog believes the behavior is appropriate because the human reinforces this behavior with their response, or lack thereof. Of course, this isn’t anything dog trainers don’t already know. Often, the most difficult part of […]
Calling all Dog Lovers!!!!
ISCDT is hosting a Valentine’s Day Contest In 100 words of less, tell us why your dog is special to you. Email submission to info@iscdt.com Follow us on Facebook for winning announcement https://www.facebook.com/ISCDTDogTrainerSchool/ Submit your entry and share the post with someone who absolutely loves their dog and wants everyone to know! Deadline: February […]
How Do I Effectively Marker Train My Dog?
In marker training, how a dog responds (or behaves), determines whether the marker will be positive or negative. A positive marker is either the word “yes” or the sound of a clicker, followed by a reward. The most common rewards used during marker training are food, toys or affection. We suggest you stick with food […]
Charging the Mark in Dog Training
Charging the mark is the first step in training your dog. The starting point. Day One. First thing you teach your dog before you introduce commands. Charging the mark teaches the dog to associate the word “yes” or the sound of a clicker, to a high-value reward. Once the dog hears the marker word […]