I think everyone agrees that reward-based dog training is a good thing. Rewards in dog training are the pay that the dog gets for performing the behaviors we want from them. High value rewards are invaluable in training. So, can reward-based dog training go wrong? When we begin to train a dog, we definitely want to use rewards. The food …
What to do with a Bad Dog
One of the most common problems I hear about from clients is that they don’t what to do with a bad dog. The owners shout commands or tug on the leash or shove them in the crate hoping the pup will somehow start to behave. It won’t. Your dog needs help to focus itself and you need to know what …
Purely Positive Dog Training
One of the biggest debates in the dog training world right now is this. Can dogs be fully and reliably trained using only purely positive dog training methods. These methods are also known as force free training. My answer to that is a resounding “No!” Purely positive dog training does not work. I may upset a few people but it’s …
Establishing Leadership and respect
Dogs don’t see life the way most humans do. We can see the gray areas of life. With dogs it’s a purely black and white, what’s in it for me world. That means you must always be fair with your dog. Your dog sees everything as either good for him or not good for him; black and white. This means …