by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Life Skills, Manners
Wouldn’t it be great to have a dog who waited patiently in the car (or house) until you told him he could get out? Even with the door open? No more scrambling to get a hold of him before he launches out! Wait is a great way to teach your dog not to pass through a...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Life Skills
Your yard is a doggie Disneyland of sights and scents! If you call your dog, close her inside and (unintentionally) ignore her as you go about your human business, she may quickly change her mind about coming in when you call. You can help your dog start to come...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 12, 2023 | Cooperative Care, Life Skills
Many adult dogs develop a fear of being handled at the vet, groomer, and even at home. This means they might try really hard to avoid being touched or even aggress. Here’s how to maximize success and minimize stress as you help your dog feel better about being...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Leash Walking, Life Skills, Manners
Many puppies, and a good number of adult dogs, will grab their leashes while in the middle of a walk (We’re looking at you, Retrievers :p ). There’s lots of reasons they might do this: It is fun for them, they are really excited and putting their mouth on...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 11, 2023 | Arousal, Life Skills, Manners
Wouldn’t it be great if your dog could ask politely for what he wants, instead of jumping, mouthing, or barking? You can teach him to sit to do just that! Week 1: Ask Your Dog to Sit For about 7 days, ask your dog to sit for the things he really wants. Here...
by Cal Corona | Sep 8, 2023 | Life Skills, Puppy Training
Creating a strong “drop it” cue can be helpful for getting our dogs to release things when they are excited or get something they shouldn’t have. It’s also handy for playing fetch or tug! Before we can ask our dogs to “drop it” in these situations, we need to...
