Tag Archives: Training
The trouble with self-rewarding behavior: Part 1
Emmett and Lucas do wonderfully with the clicker. Emmett has been able to learn a number of tricks, and we’ve overcome a lot of Lucas’ troublesome behaviors using the clicker and slices of American cheese. But, unfortunately, both boys have … Continue reading
Help! Training tips to achieve “back up”??
Emmett has an extremely solid default sit. Early on, we taught him to sit at the door, sit for his food, sit for a treat, sit, sit, sit. It’s a wonderful default behavior. It’s reliable to the extent that when … Continue reading
Animal Assisted Therapy, Hiking with the Dogs, and a New Training Goal
Whew! What a whirlwind few days! It started out on Friday with Emmett and I visiting three kindergarten classes. That means lots and lots and lots of 5- and 6-year-olds! Emmett did spectacularly, patiently sitting while 75 grubby hands patted … Continue reading
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On dogs and separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is a contentious topic. Often, what’s described as separation anxiety is simply boredom or bad manners or a combination of both. With Lucas and Emmett, while they both displayed similar behaviors when we left the house, with Emmett … Continue reading
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Dreaming of spring…
Lucas spends a big chunk of his day guarding the house from his perch on the chaise in our bedroom. Lately, though, with the gray, icy, snow-covered days, he’s been sleeping more than guarding. We are all so ready for … Continue reading
Weekends and dog blogs
Coming into the weekend, all our plans have changed! We were supposed to fly into Baltimore to meet our new nephew, but we heard they’re getting a little snow, so we’re rescheduling our flights. That freed up Saturday and Sunday … Continue reading
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The end of dogsitting and how to find the right motivation!
We returned Otto to my parents this past weekend. If nothing else, the week of dogsitting followed by a 90-minute drive up north proved that if we were to adopt a third dog, we need a bigger car, even if … Continue reading
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Using the Clicker to Train “Wave Hi!”
Have you ever had a training session that just dissolves into laughter? You just have to stop working because you can’t stop laughing? Meanwhile, you dog is staring at you like you’re a raving lunatic? I taught the boys to … Continue reading
