The Importance Of Feedback For Your Pooch
Immediate, in the moment feedback is the key to a pup skipping a grade or two in the school of advanced good-behaviour. In fact, dogs respond just the same to
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4 Tips on Preparing Your Dog for Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school time is upon us, and that means 1 thing: Relaxing, lazy routines are going bye-bye (at least, until next summer rolls around). It’s time to start setting early alarms,
Our Top 10 Summer Safety Tips for Dogs
1. Never, ever, EVER leave your dog in a hot car Okay, you’ve probably heard this one before, but it’s so important that we still decided to list it first.
Tips for Finding the Right Dog Trainer
Just like humans, dogs have their own personalities and quirks—and we love them for it. As a pet parent, you want to balance respecting your dog’s individuality with helping them become well-adjusted, well-behaved
Should I Reward with Kibble, Biscuits, or Chicken? It Depends!
Have you ever thought about what a treat means to your dog? A treat can be a great reward, a way to show that you’re happy with the behaviour your
Why You Shouldn’t Give a Treat for Every Successful “Sit!”: The Pros and Cons of Fixed Versus Variable Reinforcement
While many dog owners think the best way to train their dog is to always reinforce a positive behaviour, we’ve found this is not necessarily the case. In fact, there
How to keep your feet dry when you have a new puppy
So, you added a new puppy to your family – congratulations! I have recently added a new pup to my household as well. It’s been 8 years since I had
What do you think is the most common thing that dog owners want their pup to be able to do?
Most people have a list of things that they want their pup to do, but when push comes to shove, nearly everyone wants their pup to come when called. Nothing
Clicker Training Part I – Intro and Loading the Clicker
According to Karen Pryor: ”Clicker training” is an animal training method based on behavioural psychology that relies on marking desirable behaviour and rewarding it. Desirable behaviour is usually marked by
Clicker Training Part II – Understanding The Fundamentals
Hello All! Last week we gave you an introduction to clicker training……. This week we will review and got in a bit greater depth. How does clicker training work? Clicker
10 Pup Safety Tips for the Holidays
Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. There are the breakable ornaments, potentially dangerous plants, presents with bows and ribbons, lights that can