by liz@animal-insight.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Tricks
You can teach your dog to spin in a circle! Choose one direction and always go that direction 🙂 (You can teach the other direction later if you want.) Have several treats in your hand, and use it to guide them in a circle. Feed for little steps in the right...
by Cal Corona | Sep 8, 2023 | Enrichment, Tricks
You’ll need a few supplies to play this fun and engaging game with your dog! Odor and Tins! The first thing you’ll need for nosework is essential oil for at least one target odor. (Often Birch essential oil is the first.) You can buy a nosework kit...
by Cal Corona | Sep 8, 2023 | Enrichment, Tricks
You’ve got your nosework supplies and you’re ready to start! Now what? Odor = AWESOME! This game helps your dog learn to put their nose near the odor for their reward! Sessions should be short and sweet to start! 1-3 minutes total. Odor Only Start by...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Aug 28, 2023 | Leash Walking, Life Skills, Tricks
This is where your dog sits by your side, facing the same direction as you! Â Even if you’re not doing formal obedience, it’s a super-handy behavior for manners on walks, behavior modification exercises, and prepping for the Canine Good Citizen test!...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Aug 28, 2023 | Human Training Skills, Tricks
One of the best ways to be a great trainer for your dog is to understand the three main ways professionals train behaviors using positive reinforcement: Capturing, luring, and shaping! (Don’t worry too much about the terms, just remembering the concepts is key!)...
by liz@animal-insight.com | Aug 27, 2023 | Behavior Modification, Life Skills, Tricks
The goal of this is to teach your dog to solidly touch his nose to your hand. This simple behavior is super helpful not only for behavior modification, but also for teaching a load of tricks! Steps Choose some low to medium value treats. Sit in a chair with your...
