Get Your Dog to Follow Commands Around Distractions
Your dogs refuse to follow commands that they know. What causes them to ignore you? Dominance? Stubborn behavior? Lack or respect? Human error? Well, my friend you likely failed to generalize the dog’s behavior. What does generalizing mean? Ability to complete a task in every situation and environment. Once humans learn a behavior, we maintain […]
How to Teach New Commands without Stressing Your Dog
Think back to history textbooks during your school years. Each chapter in those textbooks contained dozens of pages filled with dates and information. If your teacher were to assign the entire chapter at once and then give an test two days later, most of us would fail miserably. That’s why teachers break chapters down into […]
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 […]
Six New Year’s Resolutions to Adopt NOW If You Want Dog Training Success!
6. Use a Leash: When your dog is learning obedience, a leash is a helpful tool. Have your dog drag a short leash so you can stop naughty behavior and help them gain focus outside of training sessions. *** 5. Be Realistic: Don’t issue commands to your dog unless you’re confident your dog understands the […]