Archive for the “Positive Dog Training” Category

Premack Principle – The Essence of Positive Reinforcement

Posted on May 15th, 2019 by FetchMasters

Most of my readers know that FetchMasters specializes both in off-leash obedience and Positive Gun Dog Training. However, many of you probably are not aware of our private online group, […]

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Positive Snake Avoidance Training – An Interview with A Colorado Dog Trainer

Posted on May 1st, 2019 by FetchMasters

Dog Training is ever-evolving, and the Denver, Colorado, area is an epicenter of much of that evolution. Positive Snake Avoidance Training is one of the newest additions to the body […]

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Attitudes and Consequences in Dog Training

Posted on January 24th, 2019 by FetchMasters

This article is a collaboration between dog trainers Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered in Fort Collins, CO and Thomas Aaron of FetchMasters Dog Training in Denver, Colorado. We all know […]

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Children and Dogs: How to Build a Positive Relationship

Posted on December 21st, 2018 by FetchMasters

Children and dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Well … the family dog is iconic – we see them in movies, books, and in our own living […]

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Should I Board-and-Train my Dog or Get Private Coaching?

Posted on October 31st, 2018 by FetchMasters

Potential clients frequently ask about the best options for training their dogs: private coaching, board-and-train or group classes. If you have decided to invest in dog training to improve your […]

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Is Your Dog Training Approach Confusing Your Dog?

Posted on September 13th, 2018 by FetchMasters

Dog training concepts typiclly are simple, and solving minor behavior problems often is just a matter of clear communication and rewarding alternate behaviors. But what is clear to humans is […]

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Service Dog Training in Denver – And How FetchMasters Is Helping

Posted on August 29th, 2018 by FetchMasters

Service Dog Training in Denver Just Got a Little Easier Historically, FetchMasters has considered service dog training in Denver a niche to avoid. There are four reasons for this: First, […]

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Training the Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Positively

Posted on August 6th, 2018 by FetchMasters

If you live with (or close to) dogs, sooner or later you likely will encounter aggression in some form or other. The other day, dog aggression hit home. My neighbor’s […]

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