Training in the Shelter: Introduction to Targeting
Targeting, when a dog to touches a body part to a specific object or person, is a very valuable and…
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How to Paddle Board with Your Dog
Looking for a fun activity to do with your dog this summer? Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) can provide an awesome…
Teaching Behaviors as Secondary Reinforcers
Understanding reinforcement is the key to understanding how dogs learn. Reinforcement can be categorized as either primary or secondary. A…
Stationing for Veterinary Procedures
Let’s face it, most diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are not pleasant for dogs. However, by practicing at home for what…
Get Puppies Off to a Great Start— From Anywhere
One of the most common questions that puppy parents ask is “What should I teach my puppy first?” Teaching a…
Teach Your Dog to Put Toys Away
Are you always tripping over dog toys? Did you know that, according to the CDC, tripping over dog toys caused…
Modifier Cues: Left Paw Versus Right Paw
If you teach a dog to distinguish between his left paw and his right paw, you will have a terrific…
Teach an Alternative Behavior to Barking
Does your dog bark wildly when the doorbell rings? Dogs bark when they hear the doorbell for several reasons: they…
Getting Started with Non-Food Reinforcers
The effective use of non-food reinforcers is a critical skill that all trainers will likely use or need at some…
Teach Four on the Floor
Most shelter dogs have not been taught how to greet people, so they greet them like they would other dogs—they…
Creating a Two-Part Sequence
If your dog is fluent in more than one behavior, those individual behaviors can be linked together by learned cues…
Husbandry Work at Home
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, many pet owners are wondering how to implement husbandry care. Use this time…