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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
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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 ...
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 reactiv
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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 in the house an...
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.
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.
If you have a dog who goes crazy around other dogs, chances are you’ve started to run the other way when you see dogs out on walks. Wouldn’t it be nice if, instead of having to drag
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When working with a reactive dog, you try your very best to avoid close encounters with other dogs on walks. But, you know what they say about the best laid-plans. No matter how car...
When to train your reactive or fearful dog, and when to bail out.
Training a reactive dog is can be frustrating. What if he won’t take food? Why isn’t he getting better?
A worried dog is usually l...
