Tag Archive | "trainer"
Begging Food From the Table
To solve this problem, you need to show the dog what you would like her to do during your meals. The simplest way to do that is to establish a spot near the dining area that your dog learns to like going to. Since the spot will not be at the table, it will [...]
Continue reading...Unruly Behavior in the House
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Consistency is extremely important when you’re teaching a dog to have a calm attitude in the house. If you play chase or fetch, or wres¬tle with the dog in the house and encourage the dog to engage in unruly behavior inside, this is going to make it much more difficult for the dog to [...]
Continue reading...If you have a Dog, You are a trainer.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Whenever I am out in public and speak with people, whether it’s at a social gathering or just meeting someone, I often hear the question “What do you do for a living?” When I tell people my profession, it almost always sparks curiosity and genuine interest. Of course, as any dog trainer will tell [...]
Continue reading...You and Your New Dog - Starting Out Right
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Congratulations on adopting your new dog! Here are some helpful hints for success Supplies Dog food Water bowl, food bowl or Kongs / food balls (highly recommended by our trainers) Treats for training Toys (chew bones, chew toys) Bed (dog bed, blanket or towels) Crate and/or baby gates Put all these must-have supplies in your new dog’s confinement area (see below). Setup Set up a [...]
Continue reading...How your Dog Learns 1
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
This Article will help you understand the scientific principles of how dogs learn. Since all learning is governed by these basic principles, learning them can help you develop better training skills through a proper understanding of behavior. Over the last 15 years, it has become increasingly difficult for own¬ers to translate the behavioral jargon used [...]
Continue reading...Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer Faces Criticism
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Cesar Millan has become a household name in the world of dog training and millions of television viewers tune in to his show every week. Whether they are more impressed with Millan’s undeniable charm and charismatic appearance rather than his apparent correction of any dog’s behavioural problems remains to be seen. Controversy grows as many professional [...]
Continue reading...Cesar Millan or not Cesar Millan ?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
With the recent popularity of a television show about problem dogs, the controversy over which methods are the most humane and effective ways to address behavior problems in dogs has been renewed and is dividing dog lovers all over the world. While behaviorists, trainers and other dog professionals recognize that the show is exposing dog [...]
Continue reading...Playing with your Dog
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
1. First, select appropriate play and chew toys for your dog. I am grouping play and chew toys together because you should play with your dog with his chew toys, especially in the beginning. ◆ Acceptable Chew or Play Toys ◆ Kong or Rhino toys ◆ Nylabones ◆ Hard rubber balls like Boomer Balls that are large enough [...]
Continue reading...Your Dog as a Family members
Monday, August 16, 2010
For roughly 30,000 years, human beings and dogs have had a fascinat¬ing and rewarding relationship. At the core of human-dog interaction are some very interesting similarities. Humans and dogs are both highly social beings with numerous sophisticated communication skills. Both species are group or pack oriented and territorial. Although we were once competitors for [...]
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Friday, August 20, 2010
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