Adding Distractions to Foundational Skills
When they are in unfamiliar or demanding environments, many dogs find it challenging to exhibit learned behaviors. While a dog…
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Under and Over- Leg Game
Play a fun game with luring, shaping, and marking.…
Sit- Adding the Cue
Add a cue to the sit behavior.…
Hand Targeting- Teach a New Trick!
Just a few ideas to get you started on teaching a new trick based on your dog’s hand targeting skill!…
Barking- On Cue With Stimulus Control
Learn science-based methods to lessen barking and cue the behavior intentionally with stimulus control.…
Find It!
Learn and practice the “find it” behavior.…
Look at That!
Learn and practice the “Look at That” behavior.…
Say Hi!
Learn to “say hi” to objects calmly.…
Stay- Adding a Cue
Add a cue to your stay behavior.…
Teaching a Pivot for Rally Obedience (and fun!)
A tight pivot turn is essential for Rally Obedience…
Chin Rest- Cooperative Care- Dog Training
Learn a chin rest, a useful skill for vet care, ear cleaning/checks, or brushing!…
Smell Chicken Find Person Game- Dog Training- Foundations of Teaching Leave It
Play a game to focus in on the human when there is a desirable resource around…