Now that it’s colder, we’ll be playing more training games indoors. We just got a set of tiny cones which I’ll be using to train distance work (going around the cone and returning to
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Positive Pet Training #9 – Therapy Dog Training
Mr. N doesn’t let his size or breed(s) stop him from doing anything. He plays with much bigger dogs, goes hiking, competes in sports and does pretty much anything he sets his mind to. And
Can all dogs fetch? Even non-mouthy dogs can be taught.
In a past life, I think Mr. N would have made a good circus dog. Assuming he didn’t try to chase the elephants. He likes learning tricks (and he’s good at it!). And he loves
Mr. N can fetch!
Mr. N is not a natural retriever both by nature and genetics-wise. His toy drive was utterly squashed as a puppy. When his foster got him at the age of two, he didn’t know what
FitDog Friday #34 – Recall
I took Mr. N out to a nearby school yard after hours so he could run around for a bit. When he’s off-leash, we usually practice recall at least once or twice. I decided to
Your Dog’s Favorite Trick(s)
Welcome to June’s edition of the Positive Pet Training Blog Hop hosted by Cascadian Nomads, Dachshund Nola and myself. This month, we’re discussing our favorite trick. Mr. N’s favorites are probably either “high five” or
Positive Pet Training #4 – Teaching “speak”
One thing I’ve never been able to teach Mr. N is “speak.” I’ve tried knocking on doors to get him to bark and offering him a toy/treat but not letting him have it. He just
Positive Pet Training #3 – Turn it off, like a light bulb
Onyxx and Mr. N both know the “touch” trick where they bump their nose against my fingers. Well Mr. N does, Onyxx tries to lick my hand half the time. It’s the building block for
Pet Training: No, You Leave It
Welcome to the second Positive Pet Training Blog Hop hosted by Cascadian Nomads, Dachshund Nola, and Tenacious Little Terrier. It’s rare a walk goes by without my saying “leave it” at least once. It’s a multi-purpose word for us.
Monday Mischief #21 – Human Barks at Dog
Onyxx’s second (and my third) class went a lot better than the last one. The mastiff mix wants to be BFFs with Onyxx but Onyxx ignores him in favor of food. Only one of t
