Training Your Dog to Come When Called
Coming when called is a behavior that dog owners almost always desire. A great recall means the difference between participating in a [Read more…]
What Makes a Great Training Treat?
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.
Size
You will be [Read more…]
Myth Busting: Dogs That Aren’t Food Motivated
We once thought Strata was “not treat motivated” when actually, he needed to lose a bit of weight and be offered tastier treats!
When dog owners find out that clicker training requires using a lot of dog treats, some express concern. They start to tell me that their [Read more…]
The 2018 STAR Puppy Challenge
Are you ready to commit to the training and socialization your puppy deserves?
Join our AKC STAR Puppy Challenge! Any puppy under 1 year of age can participate. Read more about the test here.
The STAR Puppy test makes a fabulous training [Read more…]
Why “Paw” is Problematic
Photo by Bonner Springs Library (Flickr Creative Commons)
Many of you know that I enjoy teaching my dogs tricks, so today’s post might come as a bit of a surprise. However, there’s one behavior that dog owners love to teach that often [Read more…]
Summer Trick Training Challenge
Trick training grows your bond with your dog and builds your training and communication skills. It’s a great way to burn off some of your dog’s energy when it’s too hot or [Read more…]
AKC STAR Puppy Program
Are you a responsible puppy owner? The American Kennel Club’s STAR Puppy program is designed to reward owners who take their puppies to training classes. “STAR” is an acronym for the four critical parts of puppy raising: Socialization, Training, Activity, [Read more…]
5 Skills Your Dog Needs to Pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
Loose leash walking is one of the most important skills to master before taking the CGC test, because it is a part of several test items.
In last week’s blog post, An Overview of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) [Read more…]
An Overview of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
Every September, the American Kennel Club sponsors Responsible Dog Ownership Days. On that note, I would like to discuss the Canine Good Citizen program, which rewards responsible dog owners across the country. As an approved [Read more…]
Puppy Day School Success Story: Alice [VIDEO]
Meet Alice! She is a 9-month-old Border Collie mix puppy. Her owner enrolled her in our Puppy Day School program to work on her socialization skills around other dogs.
Alice missed her critical socialization period while waiting to be adopted. Then, shortly after coming [Read more…]
How to Chop Dog Treats in 5 Minutes or Less
In our Day School program, we go through a lot of dog treats! During our busiest weeks, it is not uncommon for us to use 10 pounds or more. We’re always looking for the fastest and most cost-effective ways to prepare and store this much food in our training studio.
When it comes to food rolls, we have this down to a science. [Read more…]
