Introducing Dogs to Each Other
When you are introducing two dogs to each other, first interactions matter. How the dogs interact in their first encounter…
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Generalizing the Settle Behavior
Are your daily walks more like scavenger hunts for your dog? Food and garbage on the ground are often irresistible…
Leg Weaves for Canine Freestye
Teaching your dog to weave through your legs is great for building confidence, and the leg weave is a fundamental…
Successful Cat Introductions
Bringing a new cat into a home with other cats? Let’s face it: cats are territorial, so you will want…
Concept Training: Shape Discrimination
Can animals recognize shapes? As Ken Ramirez demonstrates frequently, they can! But why teach shape discrimination? Training an animal to…
Training at a Distance
When training at a distance, there are many different objects that can be used to help your dog to stay…
Puppy Tip: Teaching Good Habits
Ever wonder why puppies never wander far from their caregivers? Wanting to be close to you is an expected behavior…
Cat-Alyze Your Trick Training
Trick training is usually associated with dogs, but that’s no longer the case. Cats are now joining the fun! With…
What Is a Natural Reinforcer?
Have you ever wanted to reward your dog for a job well done, but didn’t have food treats with you?…
Teaching “Leave It” On Walks
Are your daily walks more like scavenger hunts for your dog? Food and garbage on the ground are often irresistible…
Tunnel Training
Teaching your dog to run through a tunnel is a perfect introduction to agility training, as well as backyard fun!…
Teaching Tactile Cues
If you have ever visited a dentist who proceeded to fill a cavity without considering your readiness or comfort level,…