Why it’s important to keep training simple
Dogs can, and do, learn some human words. And our Perfect Pet classes help you teach your dog the words they need to respond to. We show you how to teach your dog what cues mean, simply and easily.
Dogs can, and do, learn some human words. And our Perfect Pet classes help you teach your dog the words they need to respond to. We show you how to teach your dog what cues mean, simply and easily.
Watch your dog next time you give them a fuss and make sure they enjoy what you’re doing.
Just as humans play best with similar people, dogs will play best with similar dogs. Too much free play too young can encourage dogs to want to play with every other dog they see, which can lead to recall problems for you. Worse, it can create stress and even induce aggression in other dogs.
As with so many things, moderation is best!
It can be hard to tell what’s going on in a dog’s mind when he shows his teeth. The mouth isn’t just for eating, licking or barking; it also gives you a lot of information about what your dog is feeling.
We can teach you how to move your anxious or reactive dog easily away from other dogs; how to distract her positively while people & dogs walk past; how to calm his fears & reduce anxiety.
In today’s Talking Tip Gareth and I chat about how you can build your bond and improve your training with your dog with almost no effort, simply by paying attention to your dog.
Howling is a dog’s equivalent of using the phone. It’s used to attract attention and it’s how the dog makes contact with dogs in other territories, even when they are a great distance away.
Fuss and touch praise are important to show your dog they’ve done something you wanted. And touch is an important way you show your dog you love them.
Frustration is a common cause of arguments between owners and dogs too. In this case it’s often due to a lack of understanding – a mistranslation, or miscommunication, or incomprehension of the other’s language, which create a build up of stress and tension.
Dogs learn to understand is your tone of voice – it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.
This Talking Tip is all about how we need to think about the tone of voice we use – and how powerful good vocal praise is.