Teach a Paw TargetTraining a dog to target an object with his paw is easy and fun. A paw target is a foundation…Read More
Help Puppies Get Started on the Right Paw… for LifeMost people understand the importance of socializing puppies, and there are numerous puppy classes available. However, many classes are not…Read More
Teach Your Cat to SpinEveryone knows that you can teach tricks to dogs, but did you know that cats can be trained easily, too?…Read More
Teach Your Old Dog New TricksChances are that when your dog was younger, you spent many hours training new behaviors like spinning, jumping, bowing, and…Read More
Simple Strategy for a Stress-Free Vet VisitVisiting the veterinarian’s office can be a stressful experience, for both pet owners and their pets. Teaching a dog simple…Read More
Wait at a Boundary: Part 1Do you have a dog that barrels out doorways or from the crate? What about from the car? This can…Read More
Stationing for Concept TrainingStationing—training an animal to go to a designated area and stay there until cued otherwise—is an essential tool for most…Read More
Shaping a Head TurnTeaching your dog to turn his head is a fun exercise, and the skill is handier than it seems. A…Read More
Teach a Puppy to Enjoy a MuzzleBeing very comfortable wearing an appropriate and well-fitted muzzle is a good training goal for any dog—particularly in situations where…Read More
How to Capture a SitOne of the fastest and easiest ways to train a new behavior on cue is to capture the behavior. “Sit”…Read More
How to Teach a Chin RestTeaching your dog a chin-rest behavior is useful for training shy, overly excited, or reactive dogs. It is also helpful…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Go Around an ObjectAre you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…Read More