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Potty Trainng

October 26, 2017June 15, 2018 Come.Sit.Stay.

Potty training is easily one of the most frustrating aspects of living with a dog. I didn’t say “puppies” for a reason. There are a lot of circumstances under which you can find yourself living with an adult dog who has no idea how or where to potty. Most shelter dogs over a year or… Continue reading Potty Trainng

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A Foolproof “Come”

October 8, 2017June 11, 2018 Come.Sit.Stay.

I have so many clients who worry about the cue “come”. Honestly, I don’t. It is the first word in our business name, and undoubtedly one of the most important cues in a dog’s life. But we never once address this cue in our beginner class. Don’t mistake me: it is on the test. It is… Continue reading A Foolproof “Come”

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Your Dog’s Paycheck

October 6, 2017June 11, 2018 Come.Sit.Stay.

Operant Conditioning is a fancy way to say “how animals learn”. Its a scientific theory which has four quadrants, or categories. The quadrants are these: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. If you want to learn more about those, I suggest employing our mutual friend Google because I haven’t written that blog… Continue reading Your Dog’s Paycheck

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How to teach “Hush”

June 8, 2017July 24, 2018 Come.Sit.Stay.

Next to crate training, teaching a dog to be quiet is probably the most common complaint I hear from dog owners. I can’t stand a yappy animal myself, so I sympathize. But I adore Chihuahuas, so how does that work? Simple, I ask them to hush. (Ok, let’s be honest, maybe the word I use… Continue reading How to teach “Hush”

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How to get a Service Dog

March 24, 2017March 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

I get a lot of questions about how clients should go about getting a service dog. Most ask for a recommendation for an organization that will pair them with a dog, thinking that this is the first step in their quest. It isn’t. The first stop you need to make on your journey will be… Continue reading How to get a Service Dog

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Crate training

September 21, 2016June 11, 2018 Come.Sit.Stay.

“Well we tried crate training him. We stuck him in there and we waited until he was quiet. But it only lasted a couple of nights and then now he just barks and howls and I’m not sure I can stand it anymore. I don’t know what else to do.” Does this sound familiar to… Continue reading Crate training

Products

Food Puzzles part 2

December 30, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

I’ve written before about WHY we use food puzzles and toys. I’ve mentioned a bit about HOW and even which food puzzles to use. Here, I just want to make a more complete list of the food puzzles we currently own and use, or those we love but had to “retire”. I’ll also rate them… Continue reading Food Puzzles part 2

Evaluation

What to Look for in a Service Dog

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

Please bear with me. This isn’t going to be comprehensive or universal, no matter what I do. Service dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. There is no “one size fits all” and sometimes the dog you never even thought of turns out to be the best fit. Other times, the dog you thought… Continue reading What to Look for in a Service Dog

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What to Look For in a Breeder

March 31, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

You’re looking for a puppy! Yay! How exciting. And nerve wracking. How do you find an ethical breeder? What does an ethical breeder do differently? There are a million questions you’re likely to be asking yourself or researching. We’re here to help. First, let’s discuss the concept of an ethical breeder. Good or “ethical” dog… Continue reading What to Look For in a Breeder

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The Most Important Advice

March 20, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

Any positive reinforcement trainer is likely to give you this same bit of advice. Clients who take the advice seriously and remember to practice the habit frequently will enjoy a better relationship with their dogs. Ditch the dish. Ban the bowl. Stop feeding your dog for free! Dogs enjoy hunting, fishing, and generally scavenging food… Continue reading The Most Important Advice

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The Forgotten Cue

March 19, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

I train and help train hundreds of dogs each year. Almost every dog I encounter, no matter how advanced, how delayed, how remedial, or how extensive their training, has never learned to “stand” on cue. It seems to be the most difficult basic cue for owners to teach their dogs, despite the incredibly easy methods… Continue reading The Forgotten Cue

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Poisoned Cues

February 12, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

There’s a thing I’m having to work on: recall. The cue “come”. The holy grail (for me at least) of dog training. I’ve trained hundreds of dogs to come when called. Maybe more than “hundreds”. I used to think I was pretty good at it. It seems like any time I think I’m good at… Continue reading Poisoned Cues

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What Your New Dog Needs

January 27, 2020December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

Dogs aren’t human. They’ve evolved alongside us and they’re so sensitive and have emotions and behaviors that seem so much like our own that sometimes it is hard to remember. Dogs are not human. I’m asked for new dog or puppy advice a lot. And there’s really too much to include in just one conversation… Continue reading What Your New Dog Needs

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Recommended Materials

November 5, 2019December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

I’m sometimes asked for a list of recommended reading or resources. I understand and appreciate that not every teaching style or learning method works for every person. In an effort to remain compassionate, honest, and transparent, as well as an effort to continue to add to MY knowledge (I am forever taking classes, reading articles,… Continue reading Recommended Materials

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Can I Chase That? Your Dog’s Prey Drive

August 21, 2019August 26, 2019 Come.Sit.Stay.

You’ve seen it if you haven’t experienced it personally; a dog dragging his owner down the street in pursuit of a…squirrel, cat, enticing scent. Chasing may be one of the most natural behaviors of every dog ever. But dogs, like people, can and should learn self control. It isn’t easy. I haven’t entirely figured out… Continue reading Can I Chase That? Your Dog’s Prey Drive

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What Treat?

May 14, 2019December 16, 2020 Come.Sit.Stay.

I’ve written before on the topic of why you should consider not phasing out treats and under which circumstances it is ok. (Your Dog’s Paycheck) I’m not addressing that today. Today I want you to consider when and how you deliver rewards. I have SO many clients who want nothing more than to eliminate the… Continue reading What Treat?

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