The other day I was in a meeting at LPCHS with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix who is currently staying there. Chris Nelson commented that the dog didn’t like people in glasses, which got me thinking. These days designer glasses are all the rage. So many of us, myself included, […]
We all have something that we’ve heard just one too many times…..if you work in an animal shelter, it’s “I could never work here, I’d take them all home” for me it’s “we don’t feed human food because it causes begging.” And just the other day I was informed in […]
By identifying the type of dog you have….and implementing the correct training strategies for him or her, you’ll have a much better chance of having success training and problem solving. Download pdf
Does he or she flinch when you reach toward them? Do they jump when you move too fast or drop something? If so, try the following exercise to cure your dog of this reactive behavior: With a treat in one hand, reach toward your dog and drop the treat on […]
I often note in my basic manners classes that what we’re doing is not really training. After all we’re not teaching our dogs to sit, lie down or go one way or another – they do all those behaviors already. We’re just asking for them on-demand. Most people, even the […]
One of the best ways to get something across to your dog fast – is to show them, then have them practice immediately after. For example, I’ve been working with a dog with some impulse-control issues, he chases cars, cats etc. The other night a car was driving down the […]
In researching this blog, I was trying to find the book I read previously which talked about ways to identify a couple that was struggling. I think it was Wayne Dyer who said there’s subtle signs each partner displays to the other; a quick look, a casual touch, a small […]
