Posts Tagged “training tips”

To Chase Cats, or Not To Chase Cats: THAT is the Question.

Posted on May 13th, 2012 by FetchMasters

This article is not about training your dog to stop chasing your cat (although that may be the topic of a future article). It is about whether you really want […]

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How Well Should I Train My Dog?

Posted on March 23rd, 2012 by FetchMasters

When a client asks me how far I think they should take their dog’s training, I find myself in a slightly awkward situation. On the one hand, I am a […]

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Training Your Dog To Be More Enthusiastic

Posted on March 12th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Some dogs seem to have an endless supply of enthusiasm for particular activities. They may play fetch until your shoulder is out of joint or play tug until you have […]

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In-Home Dog Training as a Conversation

Posted on February 10th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Years ago, a mentor told me the best way to learn is to teach. Teaching (both the preparation and the interaction) has a way of triggering creativity and pushing us […]

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Advocating for Your Fearful Dog – Just Say No

Posted on January 26th, 2012 by FetchMasters

“What if somebody asks to pet my dog?” It is a question I often get from clients with fearful dogs. Tonight I was at Office Depot getting some copies made […]

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The Three P’s of Dog Training

Posted on January 19th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Dog training videos and blog posts often give the impression that you can achieve near instant gratification when teaching your dog some new behavior. While dogs sometimes do make leaps […]

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Modifying Canine Behavior and Peeling Onions

Posted on January 10th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Solving a dog’s behavior problems is like peeling an onion. First, you have to wipe away the tears. And second, you must peel the problem one layer at a time. […]

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