How do you move from punishment based or balanced dog training to being a choice based trainer who uses positive reinforcement? That’s a question one of our YouTube [...]
Imagine if there was a booster button for your dog training skills. Imagine if there was a booster button that could suddenly turn your dog into like a superhero or give [...]
If you could think of all of the habits or antics that your puppy or dog could do that might embarrass you in front of your friends and family, what might they [...]
If you have ever wanted to ask a professional dog trainer questions about puppy training or living with puppies, then this episode is for you! We’re covering the [...]
After 30 years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve learned a lot of things. The most important thing makes dog training far less frustrating. Setting our dogs up for [...]
Reinforcement based dog training almost sounds too good to be true. Being able to have the dog of your dreams without ever physically correcting your dog or yelling [...]
In Shaped by Dog episode number 239, I was talking about frustration and the use of food puzzles. And I said, “Hey, if you would like to know how I strategically [...]
It’s completely normal to feel some apprehension about leaving a puppy alone. But there are thingsvthat you do that contribute to the chaos or calm you find when you [...]
Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are doing the right thing, taking action can be challenging. [...]
If you have ever wondered why I don’t teach my dogs to “watch me”, how I end a training session, or my thoughts on treat bags, today is the day. I’m answering some [...]
