Dog Trainer in Shawnee, KS shares his thoughts on a session I had today Part 4
Editor’s Note – Anchor Post Context Editor’s note: These posts were written as a way to get my thoughts down during real training sessions—what I was seeing in the moment, what was working, and how effective dog training actually looks in the real world. Over…
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough”
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough” Are you tired of having your dog bark for 15 minutes every time the door bell rings, or for any of the infinite number of other reasons dogs bark? Well so was I, and like any good dog trainer…
Leave it (At a Park)
So, you have mastered the commands of Leave it, and Watch Me (well you know them and so does the dog, but only in limited environments ????) You have even added the leash in the house and worked in the car, with the presence of…
How to Get Your Dog’s Attention: Teach “Watch Me”
How to Get Your Dog’s Attention: Teach “Watch Me” One of the first things I teach a dog is Watch Me. Because if you don’t have your dog’s attention, teaching anything else is almost impossible. If your dog is locked onto something else in the…
My dog pulls on the Leash…So What Do I Do Now???
My Dog Pulls on the Leash… So What Do I Do Now? Several months ago, I wrote an article explaining why dogs pull on the leash. It was well received, but many readers pointed out something important: understanding why doesn’t help much if you’re…
The 3 D’s of Dog Training: Why Most Training Falls Apart (And How to Fix It)
The 3 D’s of Dog Training: Why Most Training Falls Apart (And How to Fix It) If you’ve ever felt stuck teaching your dog a simple cue like sit, down, stay, or come, there’s a good chance you skipped a step—not because your dog is…
