Probably the most important thing you can learn before or as you start training is how to motivate your dog. If your dog isn’t motivated, he won’t be connected to you or engaged, and you will both struggle with training. Not much fun! But just wanting motivation isn’t enough. You have to learn how […]
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DOG TRAINING: GREAT REWARDS=GREAT RESULTS
Motivation is key when training your dog, and great rewards build great motivation. What should I use as a reward? There is a saying that the dog chooses the reward, and I believe this to be true. You may think that tugging is a great reward, but if your dog isn’t toy motivated, it isn’t […]
Read MoreHow To Stop My Dog Pulling On The Leash– Number One Wish Of New Students.
That is the first thing most people say when I ask what they want to learn in a training class. “How to stop my dog pulling on the leash” Why do dogs pull on leash? First we need to understand why dogs pull on leash, before we work on stopping the dogs pulling on leash. […]
Read MoreBEYOND BASICS
BEYOND BASICS is a class for dogs who have had some training and know the basics (sit, down, beginning stay). We take what the dog knows, polish it up, strengthen it and add to it. We work on distance, duration and distractions. We also learn some new things–shaping behaviors, increasing your dog’s enthusiasm for learning, […]
Read MoreGOOD MANNERS CLASS IN KANAB
We are doing a new format for Good Manners Classes. Because so many have trouble attending the same day and time for 6 consecutive weeks, we have changed to four private lessons at a discounted rate for Good Manners. These can be scheduled at times you can do, and give us more flexibility in your […]
Read MoreTREIBBALL OR URBAN HERDING–GREAT FUN FOR DOGS
What is Treibball? Treibball, also called Urban Herding, is a rapidly growing new dog sport. You and your dog want to do some herding, but don’t have any livestock available? How about herding balls instead of sheep! Does your dog need a job? Are you looking for something really fun to do with your dog […]
Read MoreK-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE
A job both you and your dog will love–that is actually a great service, and potentially can save lives! How cool is that? Search And Rescue With Your Dog What is K-9 Search and Rescue? It involves training you and your dog to search for lost people in many different scenarios. A hiker lost deep […]
Read MoreRED ROCK MUSICAL PAWS
Red Rock Musical Paws, started by several Canine Freestyle enthusiasts, is a club. It meets once a week at the park in the Ranchos in Kanab. As a club, rather than a class, there is no fee. It is a chance for people to meet with their dogs, learn about Freestyle, and practice dancing with […]
Read MoreGOOD TIMES DOG TRAINING–BOOK SUGGESTIONS
There are many books and DVDs that can be very helpful to the dog owner or enthusiast. A book can open a whole new world to you, present you with ideas, or just be fun to read. I’m going to list some of my favorites here. The list is by no means complete, and I […]
Read MoreNEEDY DOGS
Needy Dog Behavior What is needy dog behavior? It presents in many forms. But first let’s talk about what we mean by a needy dog. The needy dog may follow you everywhere and demand your attention. In the house he will follow you from room to room, often even wanting to join you in the […]
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