Posts Tagged “training tips”

Common Dog Behavior Issues and How Professional Trainers in Denver Can Help

Posted on June 27th, 2023 by FetchMasters

Did you know that over 48.5 million households in the United States own a dog? However, not all of those dogs are trained as properly as they should be! Training is not […]

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Columbia, Missouri – Positive Gun Dog & High-Drive Pet Dogs – Open Forum Q&A

Posted on March 31st, 2018 by FetchMasters

Having trouble training your high-drive gun dog or pet dog positively? Format: Lecture-Only. We will have a demo dog or two. Do NOT bring your dogs. Reserve your spot for […]

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Why I Give Free Dog Training Advice

Posted on November 14th, 2017 by FetchMasters

People sometimes call my company hoping to get some free dog training advice. It is interesting for me to observe how my own attitudes towards giving free advice has changed […]

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Why Does My Dog Chew, Jump, Bite, Bark and Whine?

Posted on October 26th, 2012 by FetchMasters

As is my custom, when I find myself teaching clients a particular lesson over and over, I immortalize the lesson in writing. So, here goes … Pretty much every dog […]

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Why Should You Choose Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?

Posted on October 23rd, 2012 by FetchMasters

A new client recently asked me why he should pursue positive, reward-based training over a more punishment-based method. To be honest, I really appreciate questions like that. It is easy […]

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Some Thoughts on Dog Behavior: Is your dog dumb, defiant or stressed?

Posted on September 28th, 2012 by FetchMasters

As with humans, dog behavior can be heavily influenced by stress. And understanding how to identify your dog’s stress, as well as how to help your dog through it, is […]

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Confessions of a Dog Trainer: When Your Dog Teaches You He Is Not a Robot

Posted on September 24th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Today, I took my dogs out for a romp in a nearby field so that they could burn off some steam. About five minutes into our expedition, I noticed my […]

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Dog Training Tips for the Impatient Owner

Posted on June 16th, 2012 by FetchMasters

Here is a list of dog training tips I catch myself repeating often enough that I thought they were worth memorializing. Most of them are geared towards teaching dog owners […]

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