by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Arousal, Human Training Skills
This is a great game for helping your dog learn to do multiple behaviors in a row for one reward! It also flexes those self control muscles. You’ll need some low-value treats and some medium to high-value treats. Step 1: Low-Value Chain Have your low-value treats...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Behavior Modification, Human Training Skills
What do “under threshold” and “over threshold” mean? “Under threshold” is when your dog is able to think, learn, and listen. THIS is the “sweet spot” where you want to do all your training. Dogs under threshold are...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Body Language, Human Training Skills
When we’re trying to help our dogs feel better, it’s invaluable to be able to read their body language! Especially behaviors that mean our dogs are stressed. When you can read subtler signs of stress, you: Are more in tune with when and why your dog is...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Human Training Skills
We want you to be super successful in your training! Here are the things we think are the keys to being the BEST trainer you can be for your dog. 1. Keep it short and sweet. Keep training sessions to 10-15 minutes at most. Most dogs do well with just a few minutes...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Client Onboarding, Human Training Skills
What’s the goal of a behavior program? To maximize your dog’s individual potential for a happy, healthy life. (Like our motto for all we do, “More joy, less stress!”) We want everyone to live the best life they can. We’ll help you set...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 8, 2023 | Human Training Skills, Life Skills, Puppy Training
Physically awkward? Check. Selective listening when it comes to parents? Check. Getting cliquey about friends? Also check! Welcome to doggie teenagerhood! This fun and challenging life stage lasts from about 6-9 months until your dog reaches adulthood. (This is often...
