Shawnee Dog Trainer shares a great article on “Rank and Dominance Matter When Trying to Teach Dogs”
This is a really interesting article… As you know, I lean toward the positive reinforcement side of dog training, and it drives me nuts when people rely on the idea of dominance or alpha dog theory to train dogs. However, I spent 4 1/2 long…
KISS Dog Training Recommendations: the PetSafe Treat and Train
Kiss Dog Training in Shawnee, Ks has found a cool training tool that can help with all sorts of issues not to mention just being a fun way to interact with your pooch. The PetSafe Treat and Train system. Tackle separation anxiety, front door routines…
KISS Dog Training recommendation: Forever Home…: Dog Training 101 & How To Be A Better Shelter Volunteer
This book is specifically geared to be a better shelter volunteer or pet foster, but there is a ton of information for folks to better understand their dog and learn how to get better behavior from them (which will also get them adopted faster). So…
KISS Dog Training recommendations: Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior
Ok, this book is really a game-changer! It covers both the idea of nature (genetics and breeding) and nurture (what and how we raise them) and unapologetically points out you must understand both. Still, science-based, positive reiforcement and a Book I require many of my…
KISS Dog Training recommendations: Downward Dog. How to get your dog to quit jumping on you and your guests…
Does your dog love a bit too much? Like to jump on you, your guests, or even total strangers? Well, this book will give you all the tips, tricks, and homework (yes you will have to practice) to teach your dog what you want and…
KISS Dog Training Recommendation: Furbo Dog Camera
Does your dog calm down after you leave the house? Or does your dog howl all day? Would you like to be able to talk to your dog, and give them treats all remotely? How about alerts when your dog is active or barking? Well…
KISS Dog Training recommendations: Whoa Dog, Whoa!: The Leash Can Be Your Friend
Are you tired of your dog pulling you down the street. Pulling towards people and other dogs… Well ask yourself did you teach your dog that not pulling on the leash is more rewarding and gets them the stuff they want, or did you teach…
KISS Dog Training recommendations: Five Steps to the Perfect Pet. A great book on how to get started training your dog!
Great book on how to get started training your dog. I always think it is better to have eyes wide open when it comes to what needs to be done to be successful. This is a quick read/listen with five really important ideas/techniques to wrap…
KISS Dog Training recommendations: From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
Ok, this is a book that all my complex, fear, reactivity, and/or aggression clients must read as a part of working with me. This book takes the idea of training a dog with fear, makes it more understandable, and gives the owners the information to…
KISS Dog Training Recomendations – Lick Mats for Grooming Help
A client emailed KISS Dog Training in Shawnee, Ks with a common issue my dog won’t let me brush her… I asked if she had done anything to reward or distract the dog from the brushing. Now keep in mind the distraction must be rewarding…
