by Brianne H. | Jun 16, 2015 | Training Tips
One of the most important pieces of Positive, Force-Free training is the REWARDS your dog earns! Before embarking upon the journey of training your dog, you need to first figure out what your dog finds rewarding – what makes them happy. Many people believe that...
by Brianne H. | May 17, 2015 | Training Tips
One of the keys to being successful in any training endeavor with your dog is preparing for success by taking all variables into consideration before you even get the treats out. There are several things we encourage our students to do before beginning a training...
by Brianne H. | Feb 3, 2015 | Personal Posts
So excited to step up to the #BragTable! While checking email on my lunch break I found out I am officially a Tester/Observer for Therapy Dogs, INC! Whoohoo! In November of 2013, I drove 2 hours and 75 miles to the closest Tester/Observer so that my dog ( Knox the...
by Brianne H. | Feb 2, 2015 | Personal Posts
I’m not sure if it’s just me, or if every other person that trains dogs as a hobby or as a profession, but I find that I’m a little lazy when it comes to training my own dog. I spend an average of two hours a week at the Watauga Humane Society...
by Brianne H. | Jan 30, 2015 | Training Games, Training Tips
Before we start: This blog is outlining loose-leash walking, not heeling. The goal of this exercise is to teach your dog to walk politely by your side without pulling. This is not about competition heeling where your dog’s entire focus is on you. In this form of...
