One of the most underrated dog breeds is the Poodle. This is an amazing dog, originally bred to be a hunting dog primarily duck hunting in France. They are rated as one of the more intelligent breeds, people-focused. Meaning, they naturally look to their owner for guidance and, when bred to the original standards, have …
How and why, this does not work, and the misconception brought on by those in the public eye. From a psychological point of view, purely positive dog trainers use treats, play, toys, and praise to train a dog. Nothing wrong with that, I start every dog with that, the issue comes when a competing motivator …
Finding puppy training near me is an important part of training a dog. Starting training early is a great way to bond with your dog. When you start dog training early, the training, commands, and obedience become part of the puppy. Do not expect a lot from your puppy early off, they are still a …
LIMA is not about purely positive dog training as some trainers like to say. Steven Lindsey the who coined LIMA says the following in his second volume: Correction procedures should not be used lightly or haphazardly. The rule of thumb is to select the least aversive and intrusive procedure that is reasonably expected to succeed. …
Did you know the pet industry is worth billions? Are you ready to turn your love for dogs into a business? Imagine spending your days surrounded by wagging tails, transforming unruly pups into well-behaved companions, and wondering how to start. As the owner of an already growing dog training company, I’ll guide you step-by-step to …
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On average, dog training cost in Waco ranges from $90 per session for in-person training to upwards of $8000 for board and train programs. Have you ever wondered about the investment required to transform your furry friend from a mischievous pup to a well-behaved companion? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the world …
Understanding how play helps with dog training helps us build a bond of trust with our dogs. Play can be used as a reinforcer and become a strong motivator to obey. The study below helps us understand the dynamic of playing within wolf packs. The domesticated dog shares over 99% of its DNA with a …
This is a summary of a study on the effects of electric shock in dog training. Punishment in the form of electric shock in dog training was delivered through implanted electrodes following every response during a variable-interval schedule of food reinforcement. The initial addition of punishment was found to produce a disproportionately large suppression of …
Avoidance conditioning in dog training is looked upon with skepticism and apprehension. This is due to people not understanding the psychology behind it. In a study published in 1960 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology titled Learning Resistance to Pain and Fear: Effects of Overlearning, Exposure, and Rewarded Exposure in Context. By Neal Miller. Here …
The misconception in dog training is a trainer works with your dog and magically the dog understands all commands and obeys perfectly in a few days. This is not how learning happens. At our still of dog training is to build the bond between the handler (owner) and dog. Training is conducted much like learning …
