This is geared towards IGP but there are some crucial handling skills that can be observed to maximize your dog’s intensity and increase the value towards you.
he steps on how to teach a solid drop it command through play. This style of teaching promotes impulse control and cooperation, as well can make your play even more stimulating. This is the ground work for drop it outside of playing, as we teach in a way that the meaning is clear to the dog no matter the context
Video of teaching a puppy how to play fetch. This is a video of a training session. Note how active and engaging I am to keep the puppy involved. Playing fetch with a puppy offers numerous benefits and teaches essential life skills:
It’s totally normal to revisit things your dog once knew. Maybe it’s maturity, a new environment, or you’ve been lax. That's the case for Wild; no reinforcement lately, so here are the steps I took to get his mind right and bring clarity to the expectations of leash walking. This is a how to with description and practical application.
Update on behavior case Marlin
Teaching Toffee how to come into heel position
Training session with fear reactive GSP. This was taken towards the end of her first week stay with us.
Willow, Dutch Shepherd puppy, is learning the rules of fetch and how to engage in a game that is fun for both parties, fair, and encourages cooperation.
Fear aggression can be caused by a number of things such as the dog’s genetic makeup, the environment the dog was raised in as a puppy (before 8 weeks), and the nurture and guidance we provide once we get said dog.
Essentially, to create a reliable obedience command, you need to create associations consistently so your dog can predict what’s coming next. The clearer they can predict, the faster and more precise your dog will perform.
The second part to the ecollar video, with a demonstration so you get a feel on how the collar is used.
Willow is a Dutch Shepherd puppy here working on her manners and cooperation with her owners! Naturally with any puppy, we start this process through a game.
Learning through play helps improve communication, teaches cooperation, help regulate emotions, strengthens relationships, teaches life and social skills, as well as reinforces impulse control…not to mention it’s good for the mind and body to play once in awhile.
Willow, Dutch Shepherd puppy, 2nd play session. In this session, we introduced "drop it" and the cue "all done," which turned into relaxation training as it was a struggle for her to remain calm in the presence of a toy.
Talk about the ecollar and how we use it so a dog is clear on the meaning and you are able to fade off the collar within no time.
Intro to Scooby, a 9 month old puppy who is showing some concerning behaviors with others.
How to refresh a heel command with a dog who has prior training. Troubleshooting and adjusting so their successful and you can move forward quickly.
First play session with Zep, the fearful German shepherd. In the video, I discuss my strategy to use play as a tool to help him conquer his fear of people and outline the plan for upcoming sessions. Additionally, I point out some intriguing behaviors he is displaying.
Introduction to flirt pole game and how to build toy drive and show your dog how to win. This video is with Miller, 12 wk Golden Retriever puppy
Training Bernedoodle puppy Moose in the place command and confidence-building exercises is a rewarding experience. It's fascinating to observe the communication happening between us as Moose quickly grasps the command due to clear instructions. The reinforcement style is dynamic, with plenty of movement and breaks to maintain motivation and engagement. It's a joy to witness Moose's progress as he gains confidence through structured training sessions
Starting the steps of an off leash recall with Merlin! We are introducing the ecollar in this video to proof commands.
A voice over where I discuss your dog’s body language, specifically focusing on tail wagging and what it means. Video is of a lesson with a rescue dog that resource guards and attacks feet when frustrated.
Talking a little bit about marker training and how to charge your marker.
teach your dog how to play fetch and the life skills that come from knowing the game
Sorry for cutting my head off in the video, however the information is still good and effective on teaching your dog how to be calm in the crate.
How to build food drive for the unmotivated dog
This is Cooper’s first sit lesson. Before this we did plenty of relationship building and some marker training. This was about halfway through our session and I thought I should record for others to watch.
The beginning stages of teaching your dog about leash pressure and space.
Little off leash walk with Rusty the Shetland Sheepdog with a voiceover talking about recalls and why so many struggle getting their dog to come.
The second stage of trimming a dog’s nails after intro to clippers and playing with feet
Remi is a young Golden Retriever who is here for obedience and manners. In the video I go over what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.
This is a great dog training video for those who are just starting out with play.
Explanation and demonstration on how to teach your dog to give you eye contact when asked
A quick voice over description of the some of the body signals dogs give to tell us how they’re feeling. I talk about proper play, stress relief, and give me space signals from a short clip of play with my personal dogs.
How to teach your dog to jump over an object such as an agility jump.
How to teach your dog to listen to your verbal command vs relying on the lure (cookie)
Teaching the “off” command for when you would like a dog to come off the couch or bed.
If your dog is a resource guarder, there are steps you should teach way before this. Please reach out to myself or a local trainer for additional help.
The benefits of using food to train your dog.
Teaching your dog the ins and outs of fetch…especially the bringing it back to you part!
A quick run through how to muzzle train your dog
Creating some impulse control when it comes to feeding time and food. Great skill to teach your dog to make feeding simplistic and less chaotic, bringing some tranquility into your relationship.
Teaching a dog what a correction is and how to not take it personally so we can move on with training with a clear communication system.
Opha Update!!!!!! See before video to now! We couldn’t be happier with her!
Bried description of how I teach a recall with some demonstrations
This is a private lesson during Grizzy’s board and train. This particular lesson covered basic obedience and how we teach it and where he’s at today. His family asked good questions and may provide some insights on some areas you may have missed while teaching obedience.
Teaching a dog how to handle stress, an important skill to learn so they do not run or react negatively to a stressor but instead face say stressor and move along. Building resiliency.
Training session on teaching a pup who is a bit on the lazy side how to actively play
IGP Training Group…Training Canemo’s Two Toy method with some problem solving involved.
The base of all dog training should start with a relationship and here’s why…
First grooming session with a doodle puppy. Introducing a puppy to grooming and handling while young not only benefits your relationship with your dog but actually helps with the overall health of your dog as they mature through life.
The video is part of a series documenting the progress of food training.
Crash course on stopping nipping
Teaching your dog to wait at doors
Crash course on teaching your dog to stay.
Crash course on teaching your dog to come
Crash course on loose leash walking.
Crash Course to stop Jumping
Crash course for crate training.
Crash course on to stop chewing.
Crash course on how to stop excessive barking.
A crash course on teaching your dog to stop begging.
In the first training session, the puppy is learning how to interact with food.
This is a puppy who has been taught food training at 8 weeks old. He is just starting back with me and I want you to note his overall emotion with this training. This is the goal when it comes to food training.
