Sometimes people need to be reminded that dogs are NOT robots. Dogs are living, moving, breathing, active and reactive beings. Humans cannot merely “push a button” and expect the dog to “perform.” There is much more involved in dog training. As a living, thinking individual, a dog must be motivated, encouraged, instructed, and conditioned to… Read more »
Category: Obedience Training
Clicker Training
A clicker can be a useful training tool, if used correctly. At one point, the clicker was thought of as a fad or gimmick. However, its usefulness and effectiveness have been proven. But, contrary to what some trainers proclaim, clicker training isn’t for everyone or for every dog. The clicker is simply a device or… Read more »
Train and Treat a Dog on Halloween
Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year. People dress up as their favorite spooky characters, towns are painted orange and black with festive decorations and kids go door to door getting candy. This all sounds like a great time – at least if you’re a human. For a dog, all of the Halloween… Read more »
