Teach Your Dog to Go Around an Object
Are you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…
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Teach Your Cat to Target
Targeting, where an animal touches an object with her nose or paw, is not just a useful behavior for dogs—it…
Shaping Success: Strategic Treat Placement
Strategic treat placement is a key part of dog training, yet it is often overlooked. The placement of reinforcement during…
How to Transfer a Cue
Cues should always be clear and consistent. However, cues do allow for some flexibility and can be transferred. Are two…
Teach Settle on a Mat
Teaching your dog to settle on a mat is very useful—for both practical and safety reasons. Dogs need a safe…
Dog Saves Valentine’s Day
Dogs make the best Valentines—today and every day! They love unconditionally, are faithful and unselfishly devoted, and can always make…
What it Means to Be a KPA CTP: Michelle Mullins
Michelle Mullins is the owner of and Director of Training at Honest To Dog, LLC. She provides private, in-home training,…
Chin Rest Behavior for Veterinary Care
Teaching your dog a chin rest is useful for building cooperation during medical, such as vaccinations, administration of medications, and…
Make Your Shelter a Bark-Free Zone
Constant barking is stressful for shelter dogs, staff, and visitors. A small shift in routine management can reduce the noise…
The Shaping Game
Shaping is the process by which you gradually teach a dog a new action or behavior by rewarding him during each step of…
Teach Your Dog Directionals
Did you know that you can teach your dog the difference between left/right, up/down, or over/under? The second course in…
Paying Attention: A Training Exercise for Puppies and Dogs
Does your dog know how to pay attention to you? When your dog is focused on listening to you, training…