One of the essential skills every dog should learn is waiting patiently at a gate or doorway. Teaching your furry companions to stay put until given the cue to proceed not only ensures their safety but also brings you peace of mind.
Therapy Dog Skills: Remaining Calm Around Medical Equipment
It’s no secret that our dogs bring us comfort and joy, but have you ever wondered how you can train your dog to provide that same comfort and joy to others? Therapy dogs offer comforting benefits to people who are lonely or grieving, and even help people cope with anxiety and trauma
Generalizing the Settle Behavior
Are your daily walks more like scavenger hunts for your dog? Food and garbage on the ground are often irresistible distractions for many dogs, but these distractions can result in an emergency vet visit. Teaching your dog to control his/her impulses and “Leave It” will help you keep your dog safe, no matter what “treasures” await!
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 distractions for many dogs, but these distractions can result in an emergency vet visit. Teaching your dog to control his/her impulses and “Leave It” will help you keep your dog safe, no matter what “treasures” await!
Have Fun with Training
Training is an essential part of being a responsible pet parent. However, training your dog is not just about teaching useful behaviors; it’s also about building a connection and having fun together! In this video, KPA CTP Donna Boidi and her dog demonstrate how training time can also be playtime!
What is Clicker Training
If you have a dog, you have probably heard of clicker training. But what exactly is it? Is clicker training right for you and your dog?
How to Manage Counter-Surfing
In preparation for the holidays, kitchens are laden with tempting treats and mouthwatering smells. For dogs that are tall or athletic enough to reach a counter, the opportunity to help themselves can be too good to pass up!
Teach Your Dog to Wear a Coat
As the weather gets colder, your dog may need protective clothing, like a sweater or coat. Many small dogs have difficulty retaining body heat, and senior dogs are prone to underlying medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to the cold, including arthritis. Many rescue dogs come from warmer climates and need help acclimating to colder weather. However, while dogs may benefit from wearing a coat, they may not enjoy wearing one!
Polite Door Greetings
Does the sound of the doorbell send your dog into a frenzy? It is natural for dogs to become overly excited when guests arrive. However, you can control the chaos by teaching your dog to be calm when the doorbell rings. The first step in teaching polite door greetings is to teach a few alternate behaviors that you want your dog to do when he hears the arrival sound. These should be simple behaviors that your dog knows well such as place, come, touch, get a toy, and go outside.
Building Duration Behaviors
When you ask your dog for a sit or down, does he pop up immediately? For many dogs, behaviors that require them to hold a position for a longer length of time can be challenging. So how do you add duration?