Training the dog is sometimes the easiest part. But how do you train the humans to appropriately train and interact with your dog? Much like you train your dog. With positive reinforcement, management and redirection.
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Summer Safety Training Tips for Dogs
Summer comes with its own set of canine perils for but with good training and summer safety training tips for dogs, most of the hazards can be avoided. Leave It Tis the season for peo
Going to Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Training Camp 2017
We only dabble in dog sports but when I heard that the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy training camp was going to be in our part of the world, I knew I couldn’t not go. How could I
My Five Favorite Positive Training Tools for Dogs
Tools are an essential part of life and dog training especially when your dog has figured out how to use items as tools.
My Dog Training Inspiration or Ode to Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
I stumbled across Fenzi Dog Sports Academy classes on an online forum. I thought it would be good for Mr. N to take an impulse control class and I couldn’t find an in-person class that fit with my schedule, budget and would take him.
The Gift of Positive Training with a Veterinary Behaviorist
There was a little dog. And he had a little curl right in the middle of his forehead. When he was good, he was very, very good. And when he was bad, he was horrid.
Indoor Activities and Games for Dogs
When the weather outside is frightful and you (or your dog) don’t want to venture outdoors but they’re still looking at you expectantly, what do you do? It’s going to be a long winter
Positive Dog Training Reaps Rewards, Love, and Happiness
I often refer to Mr. N as my “guinea pig” dog because he is my first dog and he gets the brunt of my training mistakes. One mistake I’m glad I’ve never made though is
Taking a Dog to the Drive-in Theater
How could we not take Mr. N to see “The Secret Life of Pets”? We made a special trip to the drive-in so he could see a double feature of “The Secret Life of Pets”
Personal Play with Your Dog
I usually use food or life rewards as motivation for Mr. N. I’ve been slowly trying to use more toys as rewards (usually paired with food) and we’ve also been working on our personal play
