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…
The articles or “ravings” in this book give the reader a glimpse of just what Dog Trainer in Kansas City, Mike Deathe thinks about dog training. They are small snippets and articles on the way to understand how to speak Dog As A Second Language…
Podcast- Rules of Recall, Come when called – March 18th 2021. Listen Now Mike and Emery Talk Recall! The Best ways to practice getting your pooch to come when called by making it a rewarding behavior!
OK so let’s get right down to it… If the only time you put your pup in the crate is when you leave the house or when you go to bed… The only association your pup will have with the crate will be losing his/her…
I always get one particular question from folks when they find out I am a dog trainer. “What can I do to make my dog pay attention to me?” Well that’s a bit like asking what a person can do to get better gas…
If regular dog training ideas and techniques are not working get creative… Awesome video from a service dog puppy raiser… Working on not being in the room and with the puppy in the crate without whining… Brilliant outside the box thinking!!!!!
OK as we talked last time training fearful dogs can be exciting, challenging and very rewarding but this week has brought on a new challenge. As we continue to improve and gain confidence with Ms. Luna, she is also now becoming a little “bratty” ……
OK so first off life got crazy and well I forgot a weeks’ worth of blog…. So, this one will be a little longer than a regular one. There will be a Part 1 and Part 2. In the first part, we will go over…
Hey there folks, another week down in the life of Luna and again this week had tons of improvements but on the taking food from strangers front we are still working… Same on the occasional startle growl and run away, which normally happens when parked…
This was a great week!!! Is she cured? NO, but there were tons of tiny improvements this week. Again please don’t focus on the improvements, instead focus on the frequency and consistency of me (or someone else) working with Luna. If you want to attempt…
Do you have a larger breed dog and like to travel by air? You need to read this article and make sure you understand the risks involved. Smaller dogs are easier they can ride with you under your seat in an approved carrier… Larger dogs Read more →
OK there is so much miss-information about the topic of separation anxiety, and with world we are living in Post Covid we are seeing more and more dog suffering from this issue… I was glad to see this article from a trainer I LOVE and Read more →
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