Behavior 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…
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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…
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Why won’t my dog stay when I ask him to?
was last modified: February 27th, 2019 by Vicki
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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…
Read MoreDog 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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Should you ever let the dog win?
was last modified: January 5th, 2019 by Vicki
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The Little Dogs that Could
was last modified: December 11th, 2018 by Vicki
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Power Steering with Food
POWER STEERING WITH FOOD I like to use food as a lure to help teach dogs new behaviors. I also use food when prompting a…
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