by Crystal | May 9, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
Fun fact about me: I go to the gym at OrangeTheory a few times a week (usually). One of the things I love most about my gym is that I get a report at the end of every class with a bunch of statistics about my workout. Yesterday my heart rate monitor died right at the...
by Crystal | Apr 25, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
My favorite myth about positive reinforcement training is that using treats is bribery. I am very careful to make sure my clients are not holding the treat in front of their dogs face and asking for a behavior. Treats before behavior is bribery, treats after behavior...
by Crystal | Mar 28, 2021 | puppy training, training
One of the top requests from our clients must be a dog who comes when called. We have so many requests that we teach a class on the beach that spends 3 weeks going over this one skill. As a dog trainer, how do I get a dog who comes back to me every time? Dogs are not...
by Crystal | Mar 13, 2021 | Behavior Modification, nature, puppy training, training
Every dog works for a paycheck Most people are very stingy with their dogs’ paychecks. I think I tell people to increase the number of treats they are giving every single appointment. Those treats are your dogs paycheck. Are they working for minimum wage or are...
by Crystal | Mar 1, 2021 | Behavior Modification, puppy training, training
What Is Reinforcement The definition of Reinforcement is the process of encouraging or establishing a belief or behavior, especially by encouragement or reward. This concept is something we use everyday when we interact with our co-workers, our family, or the grocery...
by Crystal | Feb 14, 2021 | puppy training, training
Having a puppy is not easy yall! There is change in routine, the other dogs are displaced, you have another being to keep an eye on. Puppies get into things, they pee in the house, they chew stuff, and try to kill themselves by leaping off the back of the couch. If...
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