Seems our dog brains rarely power down, and there has to be a depository for all our musings. We hope you enjoy this ongoing collection of our training thoughts, with a bit of CNC news thrown in here and there.
You may be shocked to hear a trainer giving you this advice, but I promise you there’s a good reason. I used to ask my clients to schedule five to 10 minutes up to three times each day to train their dogs. But when I would arrive for the next
Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a dog training workshop in a stunning natural setting. What could be better? Hone your dog training skills, have fun with your dog, enjoy morning hikes along trails in pristine forests. At the end of the weekend, you’ll return home refreshed, inspired, with
It comes as a big surprise to our clients when we ask them not to talk to their dog during a training exercise. Believe it or not, dogs don’t come with an English software package installed. We have to teach them our language. Oh certainly, they easily learn our body cues (even
Shaping is an amazingly effective training technique which not only teaches your dog specific behaviors, but actually teaches your dog how to learn. And it’s FUN. Fun for you. Fun for your dog! Whether you want to teach your dog to enjoy a crate, go to mat and stay, hold a dumbbell for
Oh no, it can’t be! Those two words that always make me cringe the first time I hear them: The Holidays. Yes, indeed, it’s that time of year again. Before I remember the warm fuzzy feelings of how lovely the Holidays can really be, my mind runs to everything I
As trainers using only force-free training techniques, our clients are always puzzled when we talk about “cueing” a dog. We use the word Cue instead of Command. Why, you ask? Command implies that if the dog doesn’t do what we ask, something dire will happen. In force-free training, if the dog doesn’t
by Brad Waggoner Yes, I’m a dog trainer by profession though the title is a bit misleading. When it comes to learning new skills and becoming proficient at them, there are two different things going on. There’s the acquisition of new skills (learning) and there’s the honing of those new
Next up on the Mountains of Learning Series of workshops, is The Magic of TTouch. If you’re interested in increased attention span, reduced stress, enhanced relaxation and improved well-being in your pet, this is the workshop for you. Come join us and learn how to establish a deeper rapport with
