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Keep Training Session Short – Dog Training Tips
Training should be fun, not boring. Make it more of a play session than actual training. Keep it fresh and interesting. And most of all, keep it short and sweet. With lots of success. And plenty of play rewards. Whether your playing with a tug or tennis ball. Or throwing, catching, chasing food rewards. 3-5 […]
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Naughty Behaviour Is A Coping Mechanism
As a dog behaviourist, I get to see a lot of ‘naughty’ dogs. 99% of the time the dog is not naughty at all. Their behaviour is a coping mechanism for something else. When treating behaviour, we first need to find the cause. Why is the dog pulling on the lead? Is he excited to […]
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Confidence is the key – Dog Training Tips
When a dog is confident in life, you will see them train more enthusiastically. They will bounce back from scary situations quickly. Have more confidence in their skills and abilites. And you can really take their training to the next level. Dogs low in confidence can become fearful of different things. And their fear really […]
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End On A High – Dog Trainer Tips
Always end a training session on a high. Even if it has been the world’s worst session. Finish with success. Training should really build up a dogs confidence. So make sure your training session ends with her confidence levels at an all time high. Make the training easy if you have to. Something they know […]
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Training Is Supposed To Be Fun – Dog Training Tips.
Training is always just a game for dogs. It MUST be fun. Otherwise what is the point? There are so many games to play to teach behaviours. It really doesn’t have to be a drag at all. And if you are finding it a chore, take a break and come back later. Or train something […]
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Basics Of Dog Training – Dog Trainer Tips
Step one is teaching the behaviour. Decide the criteria that you will reward, and build the behaviour gradually. Whether it is a sit, trick, or heelwork. The first step is getting your dog to do the behaviour you want. Step 2 – Reward Ok, this goes hand in hand with step 1. When your dog […]
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You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks – Dog Trainer Tips
Dogs, like any other living creature, including humans, learn from birth, until death. We just never stop learning. Even if you think they’re not learning. There are lessons everywhere! Sure your golden oldie may well be slowing down. And less inclined to do the things he used to. But he can definitely still learn new […]
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A Well Trained Dog Is A Happy Dog – Dog Training Tips
A well trained dog is a happy dog. Dogs need direction and structure. They need to learn the rules of the household. Good training results in a happy, content dog. As well as keeping the dog safe. From chewing stolen items, stealing food, house training, or bolting out of the front door. Good training can […]
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Make Time For Walks – Dog Training Tips
Walks are a great time to foster the connection between you and your dog. Give yourself enough time to train while walking. Whether you want to achieve better leash skills. Stopping barking, lunging, or pulling. Improve recall. Get more focus and engagement. Next time you walk the dog. Watch her, reward her for looking to […]
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How to have a stress free walk – Dog trainer tips
If you have a dog, the odds are that you like to walk! But for reactive dogs, dogs that like to chase, have no recall, pull on the lead, become distracted, walks can be a real head ache. Big shout out to all the ninja’s, hiding behind bushes and cars. To the midnight walkers, avoiding […]
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