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The 3 Cs of dog training

The 3 Cs of dog training

We find that if we always keep these three factors relevant in our dog training, we can achieve an even more accelerated rate of learning. Here are three things to consider whenever we are training our dogs.   Consistency: Any good dog trainer will tell you that...

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How important is your voice when dog training

How important is your voice when dog training

Tonal quality and its Relevance in Dog Training   I think one of the most overlooked factors in our dog training is the value of tone production.  "Tone production" is a term we have coined from the study of music.  The definition of the term is, “the...

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Can you manage bad behavior with obedience training?

Can you manage bad behavior with obedience training?

Often times dog owners deal with bad behaviors like excessive barking, jumping on people, pulling on the leash, chewing household items, etc…. I think most dog owners find these behaviors to be unwanted, and difficult to deal with.  So the logical question is...

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Marker training: The game changer in all of dog training

Marker training: The game changer in all of dog training

Marker training is a reward based method of animal training in where a very clear or distinct signal (usually audible) is produced upon the execution of a behavior the handler approves of, or is trying to elicit.  The signal must always be consistent in sound (pitch...

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5 tips for socializing your dog

5 tips for socializing your dog

I think one of the most common questions we hear are often about socialization in one form or another.  New puppy owners are anxious to get their puppy out socializing with other dogs and people.  Or on the flip side, we get many, many calls about leash aggression in...

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5 keys to a successful dog training session

5 keys to a successful dog training session

Often times we’re asked, “how can I get more focus and engagement out of my dog when training?”.   What we have learned throughout our years of training is that if we can control certain elements of our environment before and after the training session, we can...

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