Why is jumping up on people such a pervasive dog behavior?
Because everything we naturally do to stop the behavior actually serves to reward it.
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As a handler, there are few things more frustrating in agility than an unreliable start line stay.
As a dog agility instructor, there are few things more frustrating to me than a handler blaming their dog for a broken start line. Remember that your dog’s behavior is a reflection of your ability to teach and maintain criteria.
Here are three common ways handlers deteriorate their dog’s [Read more…]
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Do you know what a behavior chain is? All agility competitors should understand this concept. If this is unfamiliar to you, this will change your understanding of how dogs learn. Let’s get started!
A behavior chain is an event in which [Read more…]
Here at Crossbones Dog Academy, I work with a lot of dogs that are relieving themselves in the house. Housebreaking seems to be one of those things that either goes smoothly or is really troublesome. A lot of it depends on how your dog was raised, both before and after you acquired him.
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Be sure to pick a training treat that your dog enjoys!
The number one question I receive from owners learning to clicker train their dogs: what makes a great training treat? Here are the things I recommend you consider when choosing treats to use while training your dog.
You will be [Read more…]
Puppy Day School alum Ursus passed the CGC test! Will your dog be next?
Find out this summer! We’re excited to announce two new training opportunities this summer at Crossbones: a new format for our CGC Prep class and an AKC Canine Good Citizen testing event!
Not sure what the AKC Canine Good Citizen [Read more…]
Even though we focus on the positive here at Crossbones, there are some behaviors (performed by both people & dogs) we recommend you avoid. Here are a few mistakes we see frequently enough to complain about them!
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