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Over the last 2 weeks, we’ve shown you how to build a strong “Find it!” behavior for reactive dogs at home, and then how to move your training out of the yard and into the real world. This week, we...
Last week we showed you how to begin training your reactive dog to “Find it!” (that is, find tossed treats) in the house and back yard. After Part 1 of this training, your dog should be responding to the...
You’re walking down the street with your reactive dog, when you see another dog appear ahead of you. “No problem,” you think, and you turn to walk the other way. But… you see another dog coming up behind...
Have you worked hard to train your dog to come when called, only to have them ignore you if they don’t see treats in your hand? This is a common problem you can fix with just a small adjustment to your training.
Does your dog come when you call? Maybe sometimes, if there aren’t too many distractions?
Coming when called is a critical behavior for pet dogs. Dogs need a strong recall to keep them safe, and to allow them the freedom and...
Last week we brought you Part 1 of an example harness training plan. In that first part of the plan, you trained your dog to put their head into the harness on their own.
This week, we show you the rest of the...
Last week we showed you how to use treats to introduce your dog to a harness. But if you have a sensitive dog, a few treats might not be enough to distract them while you put the harness on. If this describes your...
You’ve bought a new harness for your dog. What next? If you’re like most people, you try it on your dog to see if it fits.
But, you might have learned the hard way that just putting a new harness on your...
Wouldn’t it be nice if, instead of barking at other dogs, your reactive dog would turn and move away with you? In this post we’re putting all of the “Let’s go!” training for reactive dogs together in...
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final part of the “Let’s go!” training series for reactive dogs. In Part 1, we started to build a “Let’s go” behavior on cue...
Welcome to Part 3 of the “Let’s go!” training series for reactive dogs. The purpose of this training is to teach your dog to move away from distractions, including dogs, on cue.
In Part...
Last week, we started to build a “Let’s go” behavior on cue. The idea is that your dog will turn and move with you, without you having to tug on the leash.
In the first steps of this training, you worked indoors. This...
