Shaping Tutorial
A video version of this tutorial can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_SI2EDM6Lo Let us know how you get on with shaping! As always we’re always happy to help and offer advise
Set your dog up for success
Clients rarely come to me asking to teach a behaviour. Usually I’m asked to stop behaviours. ‘I want to stop her pulling on the lead’ in comparison to ‘I’d like her to walk next to me’, ‘I want to stop him running off’ rather than ‘I’d like to teach him a good recall’. I’m good …
Target Training Tutorial Series – Chin Rest
Check out how to train a killer chin rest with the following infographic and video tutorial: The video version of this tutorial can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vcsE4zFtNE Let us know what you think! Feel free to share your own attempts at training this down below. We’ll happily give feedback on how to improve your chin …
What I want to see if your dog reacts in public
Over my lifetime of living with reactive dogs I’ve experienced the pressure that people feel when out in public to be seen ‘doing something’ in response to a dog reacting. There is a definite feeling that you should be seen to address a reaction outwardly when in the public, particularly when you’re out walking your …
Target Training Tutorial Series – Nose Targets
There is also a video version of this tutorial available to see at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duNq_EM2ieY
Target Training Tutorial Series – Paw Targets
Paw targets are one of my most used and favourite behaviours to teach. Check out this tutorial to have a go at them yourself! A video version of this tutorial is on its way as soon as I’ve dealt with some technical difficulties. I’ll update this page with the relevant link as soon as it’s …
The Perfect Puppy Programme
There are so many variables when it comes to raising a puppy, especially if you want to do everything right. Here I explain what I consider to be the best way of raising a puppy as a pet dog owner and why this leads to the perfect puppy. Contact a trainer BEFORE you buy a …
Target Training Tutorial Series – Hand Touch
Hand touches are one of my favourite behaviours and they’re so helpful for when you want to move your dog in any context. Check out the tutorial on how to teach this below. A video version of this tutorial is on its way as soon as I’ve dealt with some technical difficulties. I’ll update this …
‘The Learner Is Always Right’ You’re Allowed Your Reaction
One of my favourite phrases in the dog training world is “The learner is always right”. I love the various levels it can be applied at. My dogs are learners, my client’s dogs are learners, my clients themselves are learners and finally I myself am a learner. I find that when working with reactive dogs …
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Back to Basics Tutorial Series – Event Markers
Event markers are crucial for teaching a dog more complex behaviours such as recall, not jumping up, and how to behave when visitors come over as well as many other things! Check out our tutorial on this below: A video version of this tutorial is on its way as soon as I’ve dealt with some …