PUNISHMENT AND IT’S FALLOUT

PUNISHMENT AND IT’S FALLOUT

  Unfortunately punishment based training is still alive and well with pet owners, the dog trainer community and with dog sports enthusiasts. But how is punishment defined. For the purposes of this discussion, I will define punishment as adding something the...
What is a Cue?

What is a Cue?

What is Cue? According to the dictionary a cue is a signal (such as a word, phrase, or bit of stage business) to a performer to begin a specific speech or action. In other words: A cue is used to begin a specific action. I will define a cue as something that is used...
Trick Training

Trick Training

One of the greatest things that you can teach your dog is tricks! Tricks are a fun and interactive way that you can team with your dog and provide enrichment and entertainment to their lives, and to yours. These behaviors can be easily taught using the clicker and the...