In part one we talked about the importance of the quality and quantity of treats. We also talked about size, texture and variety. Variety is very important. Your dog will stay focused as long as you keep the variety interesting. Sometimes even dogs get totally bored with their food and stop eating. That’s a foreign…
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…
Frozen KONGS are a dog’s and dog trainer’s best friend. They are very useful in many situations. They can be used to keep the dog busy, happy, and quiet for just about any thing that can come up, whether planned or spur of the moment. If your dog loves KONGS, it is a great way…
We had the dogs to the vet yesterday and Lhotse’ lost four ounces. We were thrilled. That may not seem like a big deal, but when you’re dealing with a seventeen pound dog, four ounces is great. It’s always been important to me to keep the dogs thin and therefore able to exercise. It’s about…