by itsyourdogsfd | Jul 13, 2024 | How Dogs Learn, Uncategorized
Welcome back and kudos to all of you who have worked through Challenge #4 of this series! Challenge #4 involved a huge context change – moving outside – and introduced a world of potentially novel distractions. Assuming your dog is consistently responding to SIT...
by itsyourdogsfd | May 11, 2024 | Basic Manners, How Dogs Learn
Welcome back and kudos to all of you who have worked through Challenge #3 of this series! Today’s challenge involves a huge context change – moving your dog’s training outdoors! But before we begin, let’s be certain we’re all on the same...
by itsyourdogsfd | Mar 30, 2024 | Basic Manners, How Dogs Learn
Welcome back and kudos to all of you who have worked through Challenge #2 of this series! In Challenge #3, you will learn how to add multiple context changes to your dog’s training. Assuming your dog is consistently responding to SIT cues using the parameters...
by itsyourdogsfd | Mar 6, 2024 | Basic Manners, How Dogs Learn
Welcome back and kudos to all of you who have worked through Challenge #1! In Challenge #2, you will learn how to add context changes to your dog’s training. Assuming your dog is consistently responding to SIT cues throughout your house, you’re ready to move...
by itsyourdogsfd | Jan 31, 2024 | Basic Manners, How Dogs Learn
Congratulations! You and your dog have acquired some basic training skills. But now what? Do you know how to build consistency in your dog’s training? As an instructor, my ultimate goal for is for you to be able to successfully apply basic skills to common...
by itsyourdogsfd | Jan 23, 2023 | Leash Walking
If dogs could talk, I’m fairly certain they would ask that we stop pulling on their leashes. But wait, aren’t we the ones being uncomfortably dragged around by our dogs? The answer is – it goes both ways. So let’s look at how to stop humans from pulling...
by itsyourdogsfd | Jul 30, 2019 | Enrichment
While man and dog have been best friends for thousands of years, you may be wondering how to better bond with your dog. Does your dog feel a close connection with you? Are they happy? Here are five ways you can bond with your dog and have some fun. Try out a few...
by itsyourdogsfd | Jul 7, 2019 | Basic Manners, How Dogs Learn
So you’re heading out the door with Fido. Are you prepared to help him along the the way? Always being prepared with the right training tools is an essential part of successfully teaching your dog to behave in public. If you’re unprepared, you miss...
by itsyourdogsfd | Jun 7, 2019 | Basic Manners, Family Manners, Leash Walking
While sit and lay down may be the first things you teach your new dog or puppy, there are a few essential skills all dogs should know. These behaviors promote focus, safety and good handling and may also prevent problem behaviors from forming. What Are Good Behaviors?...
by itsyourdogsfd | Apr 29, 2019 | Enrichment
Does your dog like to chew? Did Fido ruin your carpet the last time you left him alone? Has your puppy ruined your new pair of shoes? Chewing and destructive behavior can be a major behavioral issue. It is also a large reason why so many dogs end up in shelters....
