Tag Archives: dog training

Rambling With Your Dog Will Solve Behavior Problems

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

I encourage all dog owners to go for a ramble. Find a space, a fenced in area, where he can be set free and just allowed to be a dog. Carry a batch of delicious treats with you. When your … Continue reading →

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Loki Learning Recall, Day 2, Puppy Boot Camp

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

Unfortunately the rain interrupted our trip back to the Ledges today but during a break from the drizzle, I took all the dogs out in the back 40, where we resumed some lessons. Loki was pretty consistent about coming when … Continue reading →

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Puppy Boot Camp Day 7 – Loki’s First Week

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

Doberman mix puppy Loki has had a massive bombardment of new information over the past seven days. Being up in his brain more has naturally caused some of the “bounce” to smooth out of him — of course it probably … Continue reading →

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Puppy Boot Camp Day 4: Loki Beginning “Stay”

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

The “stay” cue isn’t hard to teach, although it is easy to nullify in short order. The reason is usually due to a lack of proofing during training. With this in mind, teaching “stay” is a long-term process that has … Continue reading →

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Puppy Boot Camp Day 3 – Loki Learning Recall, Beginning Agility (And the Power of the Time Out)

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

It seems to finally be dawning on Loki that his life is about to change forever. He kind of shut down during his training stint today. He acted like he didn’t recognize any of the cues he has just learned … Continue reading →

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Puppy Boot Camp – Loki’s Journal Day 1

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

Loki is a maybe-Doberman mix who was rescued from a high kill shelter in San Antonio, Texas and bused to the Grand Rapids area. He was adopted by some friends of mine, perhaps due to his ears. Well, that’s why … Continue reading →

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Timid Puppy Day 4 – Teaching “Roll Over”

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

“Roll over” is a great confidence builder for shy puppies as puts them in a vulnerable position for a moment — but nothing bad happens — and they recover on their own steam. It is very easy to teach using … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s Boot Camp for Dogs – Timid Puppy – Day 3

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

The timid puppy is getting less timid all the time, but the confidence- building exercises continue. At times (like at the farm store yesterday) older dogs can come in handy. One thing that builds confidence in puppies, especially the toy … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s Boot Camp for Dogs – Timid Puppy – Day 2

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

I’ve always said that people with Golden Retrievers don’t know how easy they have it. These dogs train themselves. Poodles are pretty much the same. I would imagine that a cross between the two would be heaven for a behaviorist. … Continue reading →

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Delegating Your Dog to Shop for Pet Supplies

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Beat the Monotony For dog owners, shopping for pet supplies may be a little less monotonous than visiting the grocery store. Many pet owners enjoy an excursion to the pet store. To others, however, it is merely a chore. It … Continue reading →

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