When many modern dog trainers consult with owners about behaviour problems, their training plans often include enrichment. In simple terms, enrichment is anything that improves dogs lives and engages them to think; it can be dog sporting events, training, nature hikes, car rides, chewing, playing, shredding activities, even touch or affection. When we provide dogs […]
Month: May 2022
Why should we train our dogs to cooperate?
Why should we train our dogs to cooperate? Sometimes, we need our dogs to do things that they may not be interested in, or may be apprehensive of. Sometimes we don’t understand why they would respond in the way they do (“Fluffy loves to swim in lakes but hides at bath time”, for example). Unfortunately, […]
5 Tips to train Leash Walking
Start with a high value reward: If your dog doesn’t show interest in what you have to offer, you’ll need to switch to something else Choose a location that your dog can give you their focus (so that they’re able to think and learn) Ditch the leash at first – it doesn’t mean anything to […]