A few years ago, my friend’s 150lb Mastiff ate a raw 28 pound turkey that was sitting on the counter. Both were unsupervised. Luckily, she was fine and full. Let’s just say, the next few days when she went to the door, it was opened often and quickly. I had a call from a new client the Monday…
Play with your dog. It’s not just a popular book by Pat Miller, Play With Your Dog; it’s a really good idea. Playing with your dog has many benefits for both you and Fido. In just a few minutes or for an hour, you and your pooch can play to your hearts content. Dogs…
“Loose Leash Talking” is a fun title in my newsletter based on a term in dog training referred to as “Loose Leash Walking”. Try to say that 5 times or even once for that matter. Mostly it means that you can teach your dog to walk politely next to you without pulling, leaving your arms…
Most people when they work, work for salary, whether it’s money, room and board, or a promise of the candy store after homework. These are all rewards for behaviors accomplished. It is known that all living beings repeat behaviors that are reinforced. If we find the best reinforcement for our particular dog, it opens the…
From “At home with the dogs of kona’s touch” series celebrating APDT’s Train Your Dog Month and winner, best social media campaign It can happen in all families if we don’t pay attention. The sick kid starts to get all the attention and the other kids get a little goofy. In a multi-dog family it’s important…