What to Look for in a Dog Training Book Types of Training Dog training relies on a related psychological method called operant conditioning, which uses different types of motivation to get a dog to voluntarily perform a certain behavior. Operant conditioning falls into four categories. Positive reinforcement: You reward your dog with something they enjoy […]
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Supporting the Mizzou Veterinary Health Center mission to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve, the Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service is dedicated to providing a comprehensive program that: Promotes healing, activity and improved quality of life for small animals Supports the wellbeing, training and performance of athletic and working dogs Provides leading-edge training and […]
Pet Training Classes Before attending class, please read the Richmond SPCA Training Class COVID-19 Policies. Meet our expert instructors. Regular offerings include manners, agility and puppy classes along with rotating workshop topics. For information on our training philosophy, please click here. For information about our Behavior Helpline and to view resources on specific dog and […]
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The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most versatile creatures on earth. There’s not much these strong, agile, fearless dogs can’t do. Ancestors of today’s German Shepherds earned their keep by tending enormous flocks of sheep, as many as 1,000 of them. The AKC has assigned them to the Herding Group, a reflection of […]
2024 Events: April 12-14, 2024 – PWDCTC & St Paul Dog Training Club AKC Scent Work Trial Location – Phillippo Scout Camp, 30654 32nd Ave Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Opening Date – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 8:00AM Random Draw Close Date – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:00PM Random Draw Date – Thursday, […]
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Choosing a name for your dog can be incredibly hard, you need a lot of inspiration and patience to find the right one. You need a name that will be okay shouting across a field and a name that you relate to. The best girl dog names are ones with one or two syllables as […]
Overly Intense Play and Dog Aggression It should come as no surprise that, if allowed to get too intense, play between dogs can turn into aggression. This can happen with humans as well. It happened all the time when my brother and I were kids and played Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris. It even happens […]
Timing is everything Correct timing is essential when using positive reinforcement training. The reward must occur immediately (within seconds) of the desired behavior, or your pet may not associate it with the proper action. For example, if you have your dog sit but reward them after they’ve stood back up, they’ll think they’re being rewarded […]
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This course opens for admission between April 18th and April 25th! ???? Ready to take your animal training to the next level? Here’s how! Do you have a full-blown or at least a semi-developed nerdy interest in animal behaviour, learning and training? Do you feel like you’ve mastered the basics of animal training, and it’s […]
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Brussels sprouts seem to be one of those foods that people either love or hate. If you’re in the former camp, you may be tempted to share some sprouts with your dog. But is it safe? The answer is yes, with a few precautions. The Upside to Feeding Your Dog Brussels Sprouts This cruciferous vegetable […]