The rate of reinforcement is always considered during dog training. Rate of reinforcement refers to the number of rewards you offer to your dogs in a period. More importantly, it allows you, the trainer, to manage your dog’s energy levels, behaviors, and performance during your training session. If you want to keep your dogs motivated […]
The Most Important Things To Know With Puppy Training
If you have a new puppy, you want to train it so it can follow instructions when they grow up. Having a well-trained dog will surely provide convenience on your part, allowing you to enjoy their company even more. Here are the most important things to bear in mind when training your puppy: Set Aside […]
How to Help Your Dog Adjust to You Returning to Work
Because of the recent need to stay at home, dogs have gotten used to having their owners home all day. However, you may need to get back to work soon and you’re worried about your fuzzy buddy. If you know that your dog struggles with separation anxiety, then here are some ideas to help your […]
8 Dog Training Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Getting a new furred friend can be a source of excitement and happiness. But having a dog comes with responsibility too. Even though every dog has its own personality, dog owners can help them react healthily while interacting with other dogs and obey with the help of training. Most people think that dog training is […]
How Training Your Dog to Pull Sleds Makes Your Bond Stronger
Owning a dog bred for work like herding sheep, providing security, or pulling sleds offers an added dimension of fun and pride for owner and pet alike. Helping your dog to develop its innate aptitude and potential skills can build an even stronger bond between the two of you in several key ways. Meaningful Interaction […]
4 Tips for Helping Your Nervous Dog Meet New People
Dogs make wonderful companions, each having their own unique personality and way of interacting with the wider world. However, some dogs are temperamentally high-strung, with oversized reactions to new experiences. If you have a dog that is nervous, hyperactive, or aggressive around unfamiliar people and situations, you will have to implement a few strategies to […]
3 Dog Training Tips for the New Dog Owner
Getting a new dog is a time of excitement and added responsibility. Every dog should receive basic training. Trained dogs are well-behaved, safer in public spaces and around strange humans and animals, and result in happier circumstances for the dogs and their humans alike. But for a new dog owner, it can be tricky to […]
Dog Training: The Crate and Positive Reinforcement
Adopting a dog can be a challenge. Throw kids and a full house into the mix and managing a new pet can go from difficult to catastrophic. There are thousands of tips and behavior management strategies available to make the transition smoother but crate training is often the most effective way to facilitate the training […]
Body Language to be Aware of at the Dog Park
Dog parks: whether you love them or you hate them, they will always be a popular place for dogs and dog owners. If you love them, most likely you have a happy, social dog that gets along well with its playmates. If you hate them, negative associations may have formed in your mind due to […]
Why is My Dog Aggressive with Other Dogs?
There are a couple of different kinds of dog-to-dog aggression: aggression directed at dogs it knows (pack mates) or directed at dogs it does not know. Pack Mate Aggression Some of the worst fights involve a kind of sibling rivalry towards another member of a dog’s pack. These fights can be either very short and […]
