Dog training videos are not just fun, they are really helpful too.   Pippa has chosen a great selection here for you today. Dog training does require some basic knowledge, and reading up on the theory is important. But dog training is also a practical process. There is only so much you can learn from the […]

In this article Pippa answers the question “how does clicker training work” and shows you what to do when clicker training doesn’t work for your dog. There is quite a bit of confusion over clicker training.  How clicker training works, where it comes from, when to use it and how.  I hope to clear that up […]

Today’s article shows you three different but equally effective ways, to get your dog to lay down. You can choose the method which appeals to you most, they all work. My dog won’t lay down! If you are struggling a bit with the ‘down’ command, you are not alone. Teaching ‘down’ is not quite as […]

In this article we look at the growing popularity of the dog harness. You can discover the different reasons why people like and dislike dog harnesses. And find out whether a body harness is better for most dogs than a collar. We also answer common concerns about body harnesses, such as “can harnesses stop dogs […]

With new dog training methods have come some new words and phrases.  Stimulus control is one of them! People quite often ask “what IS stimulus control”  and the point of this article is to answer that question. I’ll be providing a clear definition of stimulus control, and explaining how it can help you to train your […]

You will hear dog trainers talk about aversives. But what do they actually mean? And does it really matter whether or not we use aversives in dog training? There is quite a lot of confusion about this topic, with many people thinking that the word aversives means cruel or harsh forms of punishment. Let’s take […]

Does your dog ignore you when you leave your treats at home? Has he figured out that when you don’t have cheese, there is no point in coming back to your whistle? This is a very frustrating experience for any dog owner. And one that is often mistakenly assumed by traditional trainers to be the […]

It is very common for people to get in a muddle with some aspects of the terminology that surrounds behavioral science when it comes to dog training. Most people nowadays do understand what Positive Reinforcement is. They understand that this means teaching dogs the right thing to do by reinforcing good behavior with rewards. However, […]

Dogs often behave badly From beating up other dogs, to stealing food. From digging holes in the lawn, to rolling in unmentionable things found on walks. Much as we love them, dogs have some annoying and embarrassing habits. But why do they do that? Dogs do things for one of two reasons. Either they are […]

Luring is a useful technique for us to use in training our dogs A ‘lure’ enables us to move a dog into different positions without grabbing at the dog. Or taking hold of him in any way! We can then mark and reward those positions or movements, and shape them into new behaviours. Why do […]