Cooper is a good dog.Cooper is a smart dog.He knows all sorts of things, from the basic obedience cues like sit and stay and down to more complex cues like shutting cabinet doors and performing tricks. Based on what he knows at this point, anything else I teach him is … [Read more...]
Setting Realistic Dog Training Goals: Mat Work
Last week we talked about limits: figuring out what our dogs' limits are and how to honor them.The other side to that coin, though, is knowing which limits to push and how. Otherwise, you risk becoming stagnant. Pushing limits, too, helps expand your dog's world bit by tiny, … [Read more...]
Limits
"It's so beautiful outside! Let's take Cooper to the park to enjoy this gorgeous day!"Said no one ever..."It's gray and lightly drizzling. I'm taking Cooper to the park for a jog."I said on Sunday.Cooper doesn't go to the park on a beautiful, sunny day. Why? … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Dog Busy on a Rainy Day: 5 Indoor Activities
Let’s talk about crazy dogs, shall we?You guys know me, so you know I say “crazy” with tremendous love in my heart.I’m talking about dogs like Cooper: high-energy dogs, smart dogs, creative dogs who come up with their owns methods of entertainment when they’re … [Read more...]
What to do when your dog won’t listen
We have a... joke? saying?... for this mode Cooper gets in. He totally blacks out. He won't listen. He won't calm down. He won't stop. He won't come or sit or stay.He. just. won't.We say (in his voice, of course), "Cooper isn't here right now. Please leave a message, and … [Read more...]