by BrianneHarris | Mar 30, 2020 | Training Troubles
Raising a well-rounded and well-behaved puppy isn’t just about stopping them from misbehaving, it’s about teaching them what is right, and preventing them from doing what is wrong. One of the keys to helping your puppy stay out of trouble is management....
by BrianneHarris | Dec 23, 2017 | Training Troubles
The hard thing about demand barking is that it is often just fun on its own, even without any other reward! With demand barking, we are trying to train our dogs NOT to bark (or otherwise vocalize) for things that they want. They may be barking for food, attention,...
by BrianneHarris | Jun 6, 2016 | Training Troubles
Does your dog LOVE pulling on the leash? Do you love keeping your arms in their sockets? Do you have 20 minutes to spare? If the answer is yes, then join our Walk ‘n Wag Club! On the first Monday of the month from April to October, the Walk ‘n Wag...
by BrianneHarris | Feb 27, 2016 | Training Troubles
This video was posted by Drayton Michaels of his work with his own dog, Beau. This is a wonderful example of our goal when we’re counter conditioning our dogs to things that trigger them to be fearful, aggressive, or over excited. Dogs learn by association. They...
by BrianneHarris | Feb 23, 2016 | Training Troubles
Problem barking is a very common problem. You are not alone! There are many different types of barking, but it primarily falls into two categories: Barking at Owner and Barking at Other Things. If your dog is barking at you, they are likely “demand barking” and...
by Brianne H. | Sep 28, 2015 | Training Troubles
In my Family Dog Manners classes, when it’s time to teach our dogs to come when called, I ask all of my students to select a NEW cue for “come”. Why? Often times, we dog parents have unintentionally “poisoned” the word come. We have made...
