For the May Positive Reinforcement Pet Training Week blog hop, the theme is reviewing products that we use in positive reinforcement training. As you guys know, I'm a pet products junkie. I love testing stuff and figuring out what's best for my guys. It helps that I write two … [Read more...]
How to partner with your dog (hint: it doesn’t involve an e-collar)
Recently, I heard a woman speak about training dogs with e-collars. She does call herself a trainer and runs a dog training school, though - in a sorely unregulated industry** - her background is as a vet tech.Before I get into her talk, I will say this: I love PetSafe. I … [Read more...]
Found opportunities for dog training
Dog training so often is a set up. I grab a bag of training treats and the clicker, and the boys know it's training time. While it's great to get any work in, when I set them up to know, "Oh, it's training time," they tend to be on their best behavior.So last Saturday, when … [Read more...]
Clicker training, agility, and Lucas saw his first horse!
Emmett and Lucas had a big day today. A service-dog trainer from Utah is visiting our town, and we signed the boys up for a two-day session of clicker training, agility, and advanced obedience. The training was held on a farm - the first time the boys had ever been to a farm! It … [Read more...]