TRAINING HACK - SENIOR DOGS VLOG
Can an old dog learn new tricks?
They can indeed! However, senior dogs are often dealing with cognitive and physical decline including loss of senses, increased pain, and an overall decrease in energy levels. Helping your aging pup stay as healthy and happy as possible will go a long way in aiding this season of life. Leap into our HappyTails University Training Course...
WHAT'S A MARKER?
What’s a Marker?
Imagine if you started a new job and your boss didn’t give you any feedback the first week and didn’t tell you when you would get paid. How confident would you be that you were doing your job correctly? How motivated would you be to return to work the next day?
It’s vitally important that we teach our dogs what their job is, what are expectations are, and t...
CATCH & REWARD
It’s a simple, yet powerful truth, that behaviors rewarded are behaviors repeated. Dogs respond to rewards and want to please their owner so reinforcing good behavior with treats and praise is the best way to build that next level bond with your pup. Having good manners in the house and making good choices, even when their owner is not present, can make life wonderful for ...
TRAINING HACK-PORCH SITTING VLOG
The EYES have it!
Have you ever noticed your dog checking in with you and giving eye contact? When a dog checks in with their person for information, support, or direction, its proof that you have a strong bond. Together we can help you take that bond to the next level so you two can get through any situation together. Leap into our HappyTails University Training Course...
TRAINING HACK-STREET SMARTS VLOG
What's Dog Training Neutrality?
Encouraging neutrality by asking your dog to turn attention toward you when another dog approaches on a walk, gives your dog the choice to "opt in" to social engagement.
In short, to build neutrality toward other dogs when you’re out in public, you want to make yourself interesting and “valuable” to your dog. You want reinforce with your ...
