Nothing about dog training is automatic. Some people are of the mistaken mindset that domestic dogs can simply perform as we want them to without any responsibility or direction on our part. This mindset is a farce! A dog’s behavior is nearly always a reflection of his human. If the human permits sloppiness in the… Read more »
There is a lot of rhetoric out there about balanced dog trainers. For those who are willing to learn, let us try to help sort through the malaise. First, it may be best to briefly discuss a noisy minority faction within dog training. These trainers swear that positive reinforcement, with no forms of correction, is… Read more »
Here at Conifer Canine, we utilize a balanced approach to dog training. Balanced dog training means that the trainer/s uses both reward and correction. In dog training theory, we would say that the trainer uses both positive reinforcement and positive punishment. A balanced approach is not only the most effective in dealing with most dogs,… Read more »
If your dog is on the aggressive side, you’re probably a little apprehensive about bringing him/her around other dogs. Even daily walks can be intimidating because if your dog misbehaves with another dog in passing, it could lead to serious consequences. Rather than fearing for your dogs and other dog’s safety, let’s first learn why… Read more »
Timidity, shyness, and outright fear is a common malady in dogs. It’s not their fault; they either have poor genetics, have been abused, or have been improperly socialized (all human-caused problems). Dogs are commonly scared of men (they are seldom fearful of women), slippery floors, children, other dogs, crates, different ethnic groups, grabbing a collar,… Read more »
Successful dog training starts at the very beginning. Like children, puppies require rules and reinforcement to learn positive and negative behaviors. They need to understand their role in the family and learn the right ways to interact with people and other pups. Starting obedience training at a young age ensures a puppy grows up with… Read more »
Many know of the traditional “sit” command, but not many know why it’s essential for successful dog training.This simple exercise serves as a stable foundation for all obedience training. Why is “sit” so important for dogs to learn? During the training process, dogs are able to make the connection between the “sit” command and being… Read more »
There are many breeds that a dog trainer may work with throughout his or her career, some similar in some ways, and others vastly different. The American Association for the Advancement of Science reports that a new “tree of breeds” that maps the origins of almost all dog breeds can show us the relation between two seemingly… Read more »
Sometimes people need to be reminded that dogs are NOT robots. Dogs are living, moving, breathing, active and reactive beings. Humans cannot merely “push a button” and expect the dog to “perform.” There is much more involved in dog training. As a living, thinking individual, a dog must be motivated, encouraged, instructed, and conditioned to… Read more »
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