Teach Your Dog to Retrieve Everyday ItemsWhat if your dog could bring you his/her bowl—or even a beer? Training a dog to retrieve everyday items is…Read More
Using Paired Cues to Accelerate LearningWhen you think of training new behaviors, you think of training one behavior at a time. For example, in one…Read More
How to Paddle Board with Your DogLooking for a fun activity to do with your dog this summer? Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) can provide an awesome…Read More
Teaching Behaviors as Secondary ReinforcersUnderstanding reinforcement is the key to understanding how dogs learn. Reinforcement can be categorized as either primary or secondary. A…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Put Toys AwayAre you always tripping over dog toys? Did you know that, according to the CDC, tripping over dog toys caused…Read More
Getting Started with Non-Food ReinforcersThe effective use of non-food reinforcers is a critical skill that all trainers will likely use or need at some…Read More
Creating a Two-Part SequenceIf your dog is fluent in more than one behavior, those individual behaviors can be linked together by learned cues…Read More
Thinking Outside the Treat Pouch: Secondary ReinforcersWhen you give your dog a treat for a job well done, you are using a primary reinforcer, which is…Read More
Training Another Species to Become a Better Dog TrainerThink you’re a great dog trainer? Try training a cat, bird, guinea pig, or horse! Training other species is not…Read More
Teach Clapping as a Secondary ReinforcerWhen you give your dog a treat for a job well done, you are using a primary reinforcer, which is…Read More
Training with Non-Food ReinforcersOne of the biggest objections to positive reinforcement training is the perception that it’s “all about the food.” However, while…Read More