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 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 | Leash Reactivity, Manners, Socialization
We can help our dogs feel calmer around other people and/or dogs on walks if they have a predictable pattern that lets them know they can go say hello. (And that any other time they do not get to interact.) Teach Your Dog the “Go Say Hi” Routine! When you...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 5, 2023 | Manners, Puppy Training
Teach Your Dog To Ask Politely for Attention or Toys What do you want your dog to do instead of jumping? Train them to do that instead! We usually recommend teaching your dog to sit automatically as a way to ask for what they want. This lets them communicate...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 5, 2023 | Arousal, Life Skills, Manners, Puppy Training
You may have noticed that while your dog has learned a behavior and can do it at home, he seems selectively deaf when you have guests or you’re out on a walk… Proofing is strengthening a behavior so that your dog will listen to you in lots of different...
