Posted in Behavior & Training

Anything your dog really likes. Food, treats, playing fetch, going for walks, going outside, playing tug. All of the above reinforcements can be used to increase the probability of other behaviors. Example: Your dog loves going for rides in the car, before you allow your dog to jump into the car, you cue him to "sit". With repetition of sit by car … read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Everytime you reinforce your dog for something they do that you like you increase the probability that your dog will repeat this behavior. Example: Your dog sits when you approach him, you give your dog a food treat that he really likes. The probability that your dog will sit in the future when approached by you increases with each successive reinf… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Reinforcement of unwanted behaviors happens for many reasons. Dogs that bark or whine when they want something probably learned this life skil very quickly. How does it happen; your dog brings you his ball, drops it at your feet. You ingnore him because your busy. Dog eventually becomes frustrated and lets out a "woof". Wihtout even thinking you pi… read more

Posted in Entertainment

Since we are home bound due to inclement weather I have had to come up with some indoor games to play with my dogs. I turned their mealtimes into a find it game. I play click and treat any behavior they offer me from lifting a paw to wagging their tails. Can't wait for the temp to ris a bit. Sincerely, Teayl read more

Posted in Food & Treats

I have roll-a-ball treat dispenser for my dogs. I fill it with their meal kibble and they have to roll the ball around to get the kibble to drop out. Gives them something to do since the weather has cut down on our outdoor time. Sincerely, Teayl read more