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Category: Training

  • Don’t: Let your dog run up to unknown dogs

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    Among the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of dog care, letting your dog run up to other dogs they don’t know is definitely a ‘DON’T’. Letting your dog run up to another dog is poor behavior all around for a number of reasons:1) The dog your dog runs up to could be frightened, and run away, including…

  • Dog Training: The Process

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    Now that you know what the tools are, let’s talk about the actual process from an overhead view. Anytime the dog does something I do NOT want them to do, I give them a correction, and then a moment to regain their composure into what I DO want them to do. If I have issued…

  • Dog Training: Start with manners

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    The first thing I work on with a dog is manners. Manners means no jumping on people without an invitation, no licking without permission, no fast approaches to strangers, and no running through me (especially in doorways!). I use the same overall process for every behavior I don’t want, but I adjust my responses to…

  • Dog Training: The Tools

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    As with other types of work, dog training works best when you have the right tools!At a minimum, you’ll need a collar, leash, something that motivates your dog, and some space to train in. I also recommend a long lead (or just a long rope you can attach to the leash), and an electronic training…

  • Dog Training: The Prequel

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    Howdy folks!So, a couple of important things to keep in mind when you’re reading my training posts. I have a natural knack for dog training, so it just ‘makes sense’ to me. Don’t be alarmed if that’s not true for you, applying the principles found in my training blog can still net you a well-trained…

  • Dog Training: The Commands

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    The Commands and their structure, will play an important role in the progress and maintenance of your training. I think it’s very important to have a clear, simple command structure that you’re comfortable with, and that your dog can learn quickly. I’ve included my own command structure at the bottom of this post for reference.…

  • Dog Training: The Corrections

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    In all forms of dog training, corrections need to be made. In that, there are three main types, or ‘levels’ of correction in my system. One: Voice correction.Voice correction means i’m just using a word, a noise, or a tone, nothing more than my voice, to make the correction. There’s a wide range available here,…

  • Dog training: The Foundation

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    As with all things, before you can start doing a thing, you have to understand the foundational principles of the thing. The better your understanding and application of the principles, the easier it will be for you to train your dog! First thing you need is a basic understanding of how dogs work. Dogs are…