Effective Training Techniques for Dogs of all Shapes and Sizes

By |2022-08-12T17:02:47-04:00November 30th, 2011|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes|

The term obedience training is generally used for the various methods of helping your dog to behave in a more expectable manner. There are many different methods in dog training techniques such as positive reinforcement, reward training, collar and leash, marker training, dog whispering, and clicker training.

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Dog Pregnancy Care Tips

By |2022-08-12T17:02:59-04:00November 28th, 2011|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons|

A pregnant dogs body is going through many changes as the puppies are growing inside her therefore her needs are going to increase. They need special care to ensure they are in tip top shape before the big day. A dog’s pregnancy generally last from 60 to 63 days.

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The Clicker Training Method

By |2022-08-12T17:03:13-04:00November 25th, 2011|Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons|

Operant conditioning is a scientific description of the way animals learn from the consequences of certain behaviors. In dog training, positive reinforcement is a type of operant conditioning that is commonly used. A system based on sound equals rewards, allows your dog to learn difficult skills, without the use of force or punishment. Your dog will learn to quickly identify what behaviors are desired and which are deemed unacceptable.

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Teach Your Dog How to Skateboard!

By |2022-08-12T17:03:31-04:00November 23rd, 2011|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons|

Generally, when imagining a skateboarding dog, you might be thinking of a movie or commercial. So, what would it take to make this a reality for you and your dog, you ask yourself? To teach your dog a head turning trick like this will require patience, a handful of treats, determination, and a dog who listens well. So get your dog, grab a skateboard and get outside. Don’t be surprised to get some attention from this, who knows, you may even draw a crowd.

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The Sport of Dog Agility

By |2022-08-12T17:04:29-04:00November 18th, 2011|Agility Classes, Dog Training Classes|

Dog Agility is an international sport. Direct your dog through an obstacle course in a race against the clock to measure accuracy and completion. Neither the dog nor obstacles can be touched by the handler. Consequently the handler's controls are limited to voice, movement, and various body signals, requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the handler.

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Private Education Lessons for Your Dog

By |2022-08-12T17:05:01-04:00November 16th, 2011|Dog Training Classes|

Are you afraid of a commitment to a six week class? Are your dog's behavioral issues targeted to one specific area? Maybe you and your dog would just prefer a more intimate one-on-one training session? Look into private lessons for your canine friend. This is perfect if you always have a busy schedule. Realistic training goals personalized around your schedule.

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The Different Competition Classes in Agility

By |2022-08-12T17:05:15-04:00November 14th, 2011|Agility Classes, Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons|

Courses are designed by their own judges. They can also select from previously designed courses by using the rules of whom ever the funding organization. The course is laid out within a large area, with necessary distances between obstacles. Each class decides which dogs are worthy adversaries of achieving titles and how each task must be performed, but they all posses multiple similarities.

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Tips to Tricks For Your Pup (Part 2)

By |2022-08-12T17:05:26-04:00November 11th, 2011|Dog Care Tips|

Sometimes a dog will have trouble learning a new trick. For example, not all dogs can learn to fetch. Some dogs have more instinct (they are born with it) than others when it comes to carrying things in their mouths. Roll over is difficult if your dog is dominant. Dominant dogs often don't like to expose their belly so roll over could be a challenge. If you've tried hard to teach your dog a trick and he can't learn it, give him a break and choose another trick that's easier.

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Tips to Tricks For Your Pup (Part 1)

By |2022-08-12T17:05:50-04:00November 9th, 2011|Dog Care Tips|

Tricks help your dog to learn. If your dog can learn tricks, then it can learn obedience and good manners. Go ahead...have some fun and teach your dog a new trick! The best way to teach your dog a trick, is to make it fun. Use praise and small treats to reward your dog. Practice

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