Management vs Training
Some people say they don't want to manage misbehavior; they want to train to eliminate the misbehavior. So what is the difference between management and training? Management = Controlling your dog's environment to stop behaviors you dislike from happening. Management...
Confidence is King when it come to your dog’s behavior
Confidence is King; it allows your dog to unlock its SuperHero Powers. Confidence is a belief in oneself. It is the conviction that one can meet life's challenges and succeed—and the willingness to act accordingly. You never hear superman say, "I'm not fast enough"...
Barking – “ruff, ruff”
If you have a dog that is barking a lot, a little "Ruff, Ruff" turns into a rough time for you very quickly. Barking is a misbehavior that grates on our nerves and causes a lot of stress for us. Barking problems fall into one of three categories. One category is...
Indoor Games To Tire Out Your Dog
Watch this video where we introduce some foundation and advanced versions of indoor games you can play with your dog so that you don't have to go out in the cold weather, mud, rain. Registration for our 2022 Indoor Games To Tire Out Your Dog opens soon. Go to this...
Come – Games that have your dog coming in fast
Behaviors like Come or Loose Leash Walking that require action are strongest when we use games as a tool. Because the more fun you and your dog have playing the game, the better your dog will listen and respond. Come As Fast As You Can Games Here is a list of games...
Tug – A classic Indoor Game with Advanced Options
Do you play Tug of War with your dog? Dogs, love, love, love playing tugging games. Watch a litter of 6 weeks old puppies, and they are playing tug games. The game of tug comes with some misconceptions. Some people fear tugging games will teach their dog to be...
Food Scatter – A favorite Indoor Game
Dogs thrive on hunting. They love it! If their favorite toy gets stuck under the couch, they hunt it out. When a piece of food drops on the floor or behind the fridge, they hunt for it. If your dog did not live with people, it would be hunting for its food. Hunting...
Dogs – The opportunistic thief
Ok, I was going to call this post "My Dog Ran Off With The Turkey," but that sounded like the dog and turkey eloped. No, what I'm talking about is theft. During this busy holiday season, many dogs will be stealing food. Food will disappear from counters, tables,...
Dominance – Busting the Myth
What role does dominance play in dog training? As a professional dog trainer, I get calls from people worried they wouldn't be able to train their dogs successfully. Much of the time, someone told them they "need to be more forceful" or "dominate." And that is not who...
Sprinting games contribute to misbehavior
Games or activities that cause sprinting contribute to an increase of misbehavior for dogs that are adrenaline junkies. In the past six months, we have helped train numerous dogs that were adrenaline junkies. These dogs were continually looking for their next, high...