if you want to get that most success out of positive reinforcement training, there are a number of important do’s and don’ts to follow. this can include both treats and affection, and should be used whenever your dog does something that you want them to do. if you’re house training a dog, treat him every time he does his business outside. the goal is to get your dog to realize that good things come when she obeys you. while it’s …

training a dog can be one of the most arduous tasks of pet-ownership, but it’s necessary in order to keep your family and your dog happy — and you, sane! this traditional method has come under scrutiny in recent decades however, because “the actual result is often that the dog’s behavior is suppressed and the dog has a more subdued personality since it lives to avoid the corrections,” says yin.

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here, i will tell you a little about my experience in dog training and why i feel the need to talk about this subject. 99.99% of these people are well-intended but lack the experience that is needed to offer sound training advice. at that point in time, that dog needs to learn that there are consequences for not following directions from the handler. my only point in mentioning this is to establish the fact that i have been deeply involved …

in the past, you could only hope there was a local dog training class with a good trainer and in a time frame that you could attend. in your google search to find an excellent dog trainer, you found spiritdog training. with three dogs of my own, i am always on the hunt to continue learning about dog behavior and training. ginger is resource aggressive, bear pulls on the leash like a madman, and thunder doesn’t like to wait his …

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