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Dog training: learning to lure
Traditional dog trainers often reject luring, because it uses food. Even those that have adopted the use of food as reinforcements or rewards, may still avoid using lures. For many dog trainers, they...
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Opportunistic dog training
Many of us think of dog training as something we do in a class, in the local village hall. Or as something that is confined to designated periods of time at home, or in the garden. And indeed, these...
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Training exercise: How to teach your dog not to bark
Dogs that bark incessantly are very annoying People have come up with various ways to try and stop them. From collars that spray or shock the barking dog, to actually removing their vocal cords....
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Dog training exercise: teach your dog to ‘turn’ in six easy steps
At first glance, teaching a dog to turn in a circle may seem just a pointless trick. But actually, it is a useful learning exercise, for you and the dog Teaching the turn will improve your luring...
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Teach your dog to target your hand
People often say “What should I teach my dog first?” ‘Sit’ and ‘Come’ are popular choices. But another option can be a great choice too. Teaching your dog to touch your hand with his nose is a good...
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Teach your dog an emergency recall
Wouldn’t it be great to know that if you really need your dog to come back, he will. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that if his safety depended upon it, you stood a really good chance of making him...
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Dog games: Four paws in a box
Welcome to 4 paws in a box! Like most tricks, this game not only entertains your dog. It also serves a useful purpose. The purpose of this trick is twofold It is aimed at teaching the trainer how to...
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3 ways to teach your dog to lie down
Teaching ‘down’ is not quite as straightforward as teaching sit. Most dogs sit a lot. The sit position is just what dogs do. Getting a dog into the ‘down’ position can be a bit more troublesome....
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How to stop your dog begging at the table
A dog that ‘begs’ for food may pester or poke his humans whilst they are eating. But many dogs are ‘silent beggars’. The just sit there, gazing at your plate, then back at you, then back at your plate...
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