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Tag: positive reinforcement
How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to âYesâ?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Imagine this: your dog is lying peacefully on their bed instead of leaping onto the couch to steal your snack. Or maybe they wait calmly by the door while you leash them up for a walk. These are golden moments where your dog is doing something rightâbut how often do you⊠Read more
How to Teach Your Dog to Focus with the âWatch Meâ Command
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Youâre out for a walk, and your dog suddenly locks eyes with a squirrel, completely tuning you out. You try calling their name, clapping, or waving treats, but theyâre in their own world, chasing their latest obsession. Wouldnât it be great if you could grab their attention in an instant? Thatâs⊠Read more
How Do I Teach My Dog to âWaitâ?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Sometimes opening the door feels like unleashing chaos. Picture this: youâre heading to the door, your dog practically vibrating with excitement. They seem to think, Why is it taking so long? Just open it already! Then, as soon as you crack the door, WHOOSH!âtheyâre off like a rocket, chasing adventure or mischief. Wouldnât it⊠Read more
How to Teach Your Dog to Stay: Building Patience and Control
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Weâve all been there. You ask your dog to stay, and the next thing you know, theyâre up and running toward the door or pulling you into a new room. You might feel like your dogâs attention span is that of a squirrel on espresso! But weâve all seen those well-behaved⊠Read more
How to Teach Your Dog to Sit: The Foundation of Training Success
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Youâve got a wild pup who bounces around like theyâve had three espressos. They leap when you grab the leash, wiggle during grooming, and seem to think staying still is for statues. Youâve seen well-behaved dogs sitting calmly on command, and you wonder, How do I get my dog to do that? Enter⊠Read more
How Do I Teach My Dog to Understand âOkayâ?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Have you ever told your dog to âWait,â and they give you that puzzled look, like, Alright, Iâm waiting⊠but what now? Without a proper release word, itâs like hitting the pause button with no play button in sight. Youâre stuck with a dog that either bolts unexpectedly or stays frozen longer than⊠Read more
How Do I Teach My Dog to âLeave Itâ?
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Picture this: youâre cooking dinner, and your dog spots a dropped piece of food. In seconds, theyâre zeroed in, ready to pounce. Or maybe itâs a shoe that magically becomes a chew toy when youâre not looking. You instinctively say âNo!ââbut does it really stop them? Without a clear command like⊠Read more
How to Teach Your Dog to Go to Their Kennel: A Simple Guide for Success
Training Command/Trick or Problem: Letâs face it: getting your dog to go into their kennel can sometimes feel like youâre trying to convince them to do something they really donât want to do. You open the door to their kennel, and theyâre suddenly pretending they donât know what âkennelâ even means. You can almost see the wheels⊠Read more
A.C.E. Dog Personality
The A.C.E. dog personality has the traits of Aggressive, Confident and Eager to please. Learn more about the personality type below. Do you know what to do when your dog jumps, barks, and acts without thinking? Dog training can be frustrating when you have a dog to acts first and with confidence. A.C.E. Dog Personality⊠Read more
XRI â The Shy Introvert (Iceberg)
âSometimes, the quietest souls have the most to offer.â Overview Shy Introverts score an XRI on our personality quiz. The X indicates an anxious demeanor, the R suggests they are reactive, and the I stands for their independent nature. These dogs may seem reserved and distant at first, but their quiet world is rich with⊠Read more