This post was contributed by my associate, Paul. Interested in training with Paul? Contact us! Why add a verbal cue? When your dog reliably responds to a hand signal with no food in sight, it’s time to add a verbal cue. Verbal cues are useful for lots of reasons. One reason to teach verbal cues …
This post was contributed by my associate, Paul. Interested in training with Paul? Contact us! What is “fading the lure”? Transitioning from using a lure to prompt a behavior to getting that same behavior without showing your dog food first is often called “fading the lure”. Since most dogs enjoy lure training and quickly learn …
This post was contributed by my associate, Paul. Interested in training with Paul? Contact us! What is luring? One easy way to teach basic commands such as sit and down is to use treats to guide your dog into position. Using treats in this way is often called “luring.” Here is an example: To teach …
Do your dogs and cats get along? Some people have cats and dogs who live in harmony right from the start. Others have to worry about opening the wrong door and accidentally letting their pets into each other’s areas. If you are in the “doors must stay closed” category, don’t panic! Most dogs and cats …