Behavior Modification, Body Language, Positive Reinforcement, Puppies, Show Dog Prep School, Specialty, Training, Uncategorized
Introducing the New Puppy to the Resident Dogs
was last modified: April 1st, 2020 by Vicki
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Show Dogs – Happy Performers or Miserable Victims
was last modified: February 16th, 2020 by Vicki
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Adolescent Attitude Adjustment
was last modified: December 17th, 2019 by Vicki
Read MoreBehavior Modification, Body Language, Conformation classes, Dog Shows, Fearful Dogs, Owner Handlers, Positive Reinforcement, Training
“I can’t believe he hasn’t tried to bite you”
Over the years as a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant there has been a constant theme of comments that I have received and continue…
Read MoreBreeders, Breeds, Conformation classes, Dog Shows, Owner Handlers, Positive Reinforcement, Puppies, Show Dog Prep School, Training
Attention Breeders
Those of you who breed know, like me, how challenging it can be to teach a new puppy owner who is not in your immediate…
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A Breeder’s Reponsibility
was last modified: May 14th, 2019 by Vicki
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5 Ways to Exercise Your Dog on Rainy Days
5 Ways to Exercise Your Dog on Rainy Days 1. Food search games – Food search games are a great way to burn some energy…
Read MoreBehavior Modification, Body Language, Free stacking, Positive Reinforcement, stacking, Training
Why won’t my dog stay when I ask him to?
was last modified: February 27th, 2019 by Vicki
Read MoreBehavior Modification, Body Language, Equipment, Fearful Dogs, Guilty Dog, Positive Reinforcement
Obedience training vs. Behavior modification
Today I met with a new client. I am only doing training for show dogs and thought that this was a fearful show dog. It…
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Dog Shows, Handling, Movement/Gaiting, Owner Handlers, Positive Reinforcement
Flexibility and trying new things
was last modified: January 31st, 2019 by Vicki
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