ISCDT Graduate Spotlight
We are delighted to share ISCDT’s graduate spotlight for Mandie Sanderman this week. Mandie is a talented and knowledgeable dog trainer who generously shares her knowledge on everything canine. ISCDT: When did you know you wanted to become a dog trainer? Mandie: I think I was probably born to train dogs. I have spent […]
How Open-Mindedness and Flexibility Improves Your Dog Training Skill
Knowledge through education, skill obtained from hands-on experience and growth acquired through continued education are three excellent attributes for dog trainers. Let’s add a fourth that you may not have thought of: Open-mindedness and Flexibility I greatly enjoy listening to podcasts on dog training while driving from one lesson to the next. I recommend that […]
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? […]
Puppy Temperament Testing
Photo-by-Ezequiel-Garrido-on-Unsplash When we walk into a store, kennel or rescue looking for a dog, we allow our hearts to steer us in making a decision. While all puppies have adorable, sweet faces, their personalities are as individual as human personalities and temperaments. What if you could determine which puppy is best suited for your family? […]
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 […]
Peeing Around The Christmas Tree
IS YOUR DOG PEEING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE? This behavior isn’t limited to male dogs, female dogs may pee too. Your live Christmas tree may have extra smells this year from wildlife living in them on the tree farm. Those smells are enticing for your dog — even dogs who never peed on the […]