Leash Training

by | Jul 27, 2018 | General training, Sport Training

Every dog needs to learn to walk on a leash. Even if your dog just lives in the house with you, it needs to learn to be on a leash. Learning to walk on a leash allows the dog to be able to be taken to the Veterinarian by anyone. If the dog gets out of your home and...

Basics of Dog Training

by | Jul 26, 2018 | General training, Sport Training

In dog training, there are some basic elements that are helpful whether your training for a sport or just your house pet some manners. Over the years I have developed some basics that are helpful for all types of training. These recommendations are not in any order of...

Loading the clicker

by | Jul 19, 2018 | General training, Sport Training

Using a clicker for training is a great way to mark a behavior we want the dog to perform. Clickers are available from most pet stores and pet training outlets. But how do you get the dog to know what it means? You “Load The Clicker”. To load the clicker...

Manding

by | Jul 18, 2018 | General training, Sport Training

You will find I use the term “Manding” a lot in my articles. Manding is a term used from “Puppy Culture”. It is a system that some breeders use when having a litter of puppies, to get them ready for them to go to their forever homes. It is...

Advanced Crate Training

by | Jul 17, 2018 | General training, Sport Training

If you have read my article on crate training and have arrived at the objective of your dog wanting to be in his crate and will stay in there calmly, then we are ready for the next lesson. One of the biggest complaints I’ve heard from pet owners is how their...