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 […]
The training process Crate training can take days or weeks, depending on your dog’s age, temperament and past experiences. It’s important to keep two things in mind while crate training: The crate should always be associated with something pleasant and training should take place in a series of small steps. Don’t go too fast. Step […]
Soaptrail wrote: I have a Z 5 camera and want to get some sort of zoom lens. I already own the 24-70 which is a great lens so I could go for the 24-120 but that is a lot of overlap and I doubt i would recoup much from the 24-70. I see Tamron has […]
For the uninitiated, getting started with training can be very confusing and intimidating. This guide is meant to demystify training and provide a sample training roadmap. Stats It’s important to know who’s who when it comes to your pet’s five trainable stats! They all vary in usefulness and purpose, so it’s important that you know […]
Multiple Methods For Loose Leash Walking! Just as there are a multitude of great cookies recipes so are there many ways to teach and our dogs not to pull on the leash. Unfortunately, not one single way works for all dogs and many of the methods used can be quite dog unfriendly. Especially so because […]
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Dog training behaviour modification means we provide you with Friendly Professional Dog Training in a group or in a home setting that will give you the skills to maintain a healthy relationship for you and your best friend. We give you the skills to get through puppy hood with the right advice and then on […]
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If a picture says a thousands words, then how many words does a GIF entail? We popped in to Argus Ranch, a sprawling 20 acre training facility in Auburn, WA that hosts agility trials and training on a regular basis earlier this year to scope out the stiff competition. Do you and your dog have […]
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So you want to be a dog trainer? It’s common for dog lovers looking for a career change to consider dog training as an option. Being a dog trainer can be an incredibly rewarding job. You spend your days surrounded by dogs, plus you get to help people and their pets live together happily and […]