Consistency needed in dog training

AsĀ  a dog trainer I often say to my clients that they need to be consistent when practicing their dog training lessons. As all things dog training related it sounds much easier than it really is.

There are so many different variables involved. Here are just a few:

Words – If you’re teaching your dog to “sit” then . . . → Read More: Consistency needed in dog training

Barking out the window

Many mornings when I’m out walking my dogs we pass by homes where other dogs live. The reason I know this is because many – it seems like many – of these dogs bark when we pass by. Sometimes I can see them on the sofa or chair at the window giving it their all. Sometimes . . . → Read More: Barking out the window

Dog Training with Papa Gino’s

Source: Papa Gino's website

I tell my dog training students to incorporate training into their everyday activities. Using the Papa Gino’s TV commercials – especially the ones where they use the doorbell sound – is a great way to teach your dog to run to the door and let you know that someone is there. Hey, . . . → Read More: Dog Training with Papa Gino’s

Henry Spit Out a Squirrel

To be truthful I didn’t think he would do it. All the dogs that I’ve known that liked squirrels wouldn’t give one up easily. Henry is a good boy.

This squirrel had been dead for some time. It had been run over many times and it had sat out in the hot sun for some time. It . . . → Read More: Henry Spit Out a Squirrel

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