Dogs that bark incessantly are very annoying People have come up with various ways to try and stop noisy dogs from making a nuisance of themselves. From collars that spray or shock the barking dog, to actually removing the dog’s vocal cords. Hopefully you won’t want to go down this […] Read More
Stage One: Dog Training Starts Here
Stage One is the very first stage in dog training. This is the ‘Get It’ stage of my ‘Get It’, ‘Pair It’, ‘Teach It’ dog training system. It’s all about getting a new behavior established. In stage one we Get the dog into a position, such as SIT or DOWN. Or […] Read More
Teach Your Dog The Emergency Recall
The emergency recall is all about keeping your dog or puppy safe. Wouldn’t it be great to know that if you really need your dog to come back, he will? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that if your puppy’s safety depended upon it, you stood a really good chance […] Read More
How Dogs Learn: 3 Ways To Change Behavior
Understanding how dogs and puppies learn will give you the power to train and control your best friend. We need to control our dogs because while friendship is important a well behaved dog is a happy dog Happily, we now know a great deal about how dogs learn and how to […] Read More
Over Excited Dog: How Understanding Behavior Thresholds Can Help You
Is your dog sometimes so excited that he just can’t respond to you, or even hear you? If so, the chances are he is ‘over the threshold’. Let’s find out what that means, and how to help him! We’ll look at how to bring an over excited dog back into […] Read More
How To Motivate Your Dog
We all need motivation. I need motivation to get up in the morning, motivation to clean the house, to write, or answer work emails, motivation to exercise and so on. We all do. In fact motivation is an absolute requirement for survival. Without it, we would do nothing at all. […] Read More
Hand Targeting Dog Training: How To Teach Your Puppy To Touch Your Hand
People often say “What should I teach my dog first?” ‘Sit’ and ‘Come’ are popular choices. But hand targeting dog training can be a great choice too. Teaching your dog to touch your hand with his nose is a good foundation skill for him and for you. Hand Target Dog […] Read More
Teach Your Dog To Spin
By Pippa Mattinson, author of The Happy Puppy Handbook and Total Recall. Founder of the Dogsnet Training Program. Are you looking for ideas for some extra or fun training exercises with your dog? Then Teach Your Dog To Spin is a great place to start. At first glance, teaching a dog to […] Read More
Best Dog Training Methods – Choosing The Right Way to Train Your Puppy
One of the biggest sources of confusion for many people when it comes to training their dog, is which style or method of dog training to use. CONTENTS Traditional dog training Modern dog training Balanced dog training Science based dog training Comparing dog training methods The drawbacks of using punishment […] Read More
Dog Training Discs, Rattle Bottles and Pet Correctors
Dog training discs and rattle bottles were once quite popular ways of correcting unwanted behavior in pet dogs. Along with pet correctors which squirt compressed air. In this article we’re going to look at how rattle bottles and dog training discs work, and why their use in dog training is […] Read More
Dog Distraction Training or How to Cure Selective Deafness
All dogs find it harder to be obedient when there are distractions around. Dog distraction training is all about teaching a dog to be obedient no matter what is going on around him. It is a great way to cure selective deafness. And it is achievable for dogs of any […] Read More
How To Stop Your Dog Stealing
Fed up with your dog stealing your shoes, your kid’s toys, food from the table, and anything else he can grab in his mouth or lay his paws on? You are not alone. Let’s find out how to put a stop to your canine thief! CONTENTS Why do dogs steal […] Read More
Dog Training: What To Do When Treats Don’t Work
Nearly every week someone says to me “Training with food is all very well, but what do you do when food doesn’t work?” And you know, they have a point! What happens in situations when training treats don’t work? When you call your puppy and he wants to play with […] Read More
Whistle or Clicker – Dog Training Signals And How to Choose Between Them
We communicate with dogs using signals. Sometimes we make these signals with our body or voice, a gesture or a word. But sometimes we use a mechanical device like a whistle, or a clicker, to send a signal to our puppy or dog. We chat to our dogs too of […] Read More
How to Use and Choose Effective Rewards to Train Your Puppy or Dog
Today we are going to look at how to choose the best rewards to help you train your puppy or dog. And at how to use those rewards effectively. It isn’t complicated, but it is important that you understand the principles involved. So we’ll be giving you a simple set […] Read More
The Demise of Dominance Theory In Dog Training
Discover the truth about dominance and its relevance to dog training. Â Let’s take a look at the evidence People sometimes ask me why I disagree with trying to train or manage dogs using dominance techniques. They ask me how I know that dominance theory and pack leadership is not relevant […] Read More
Punishment In Dog Training
Find out why the use of punishments in dog training has changed over the last few years. Learn what positive punishment is, and how negative punishment can help you train your puppy. CONTENTS What is punishment? What is positive punishment Examples of positive punishment What is […] Read More
Why Modern Puppy Training Uses Food
Not that many years ago, small puppies were mostly exempt from the world of dog training. Even the most basic foundations of obedience were the reserve of slightly older dogs, and the use of food in dog training was largely frowned upon. Young puppies were house trained, but beyond that […] Read More
3 ways to train your puppy to sit
There are three popular ways to train your puppy to sit. We’re going to look at each one in turn. We’ll check out the pros and cons. And help you decide which way is right for you. This is not about teaching a dog to sit in all kinds of […] Read More
Introducing your puppy to your cat
If you have an adult cat, the chances are he will be seriously underwhelmed at the appearance of your puppy Your most important objective is to make sure that the cat and the puppy don’t hurt one another Whilst forging the foundations of future friendship Most puppies think cats are […] Read More