Dedicated Dog Training

01/22/2024

Puppy nipping is a very typical behavior that takes place with most puppies. Usually, but not always, lasting up until about 4.5 months or so. Yes, I know sometimes longer, too!

It is very natural for puppies to nip. Most puppy owners & even dog trainers will often associate puppy nipping with "teething." This is incorrect. There is a difference between why a puppy nips & why they teeth. Very different motivators.

Having said that, they both can be addressed by different techniques/behaviors because the cause for puppy nipping & teething are different. I just wanted to make that distinction. Let's get back to puppy nipping and save the other for another post.

Some dog trainers will recommend ONE technique, some will recommend a few, but VERY few will suggest how we can at the same time begin to STOP puppy nipping while also forging a habit within ourselves that will help foster a STRONGER relationship between our puppy and may have them MUCH MORE focused on us as they get older. Perhaps, even LASER FOCUSED.

What are some things that we as pet parents can do to mitigate or speed up the process of putting an end to puppy nipping while at the SAME time helping to get their ATTENTION? If you'd like, fill in this short contact form at www.dedicateddogtraining.com/contact-us/ and I will personally send you the 7 MOST important practices that you can begin to place into play immediately!

11/21/2023

Learn how to improve your walk with your dog via private Dedicated Dog Training lessons.

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07/05/2023

After a very productive training session!

02/08/2023

50 degrees in February! We'll take it!!

02/07/2023

A little heeling with Hattie. Just about 5 months old. !

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02/05/2023

Look at this !

08/27/2022

We are ready, when you are. Helping dog owners to take their dog's training to the next level! Get in touch to learn how we can help you.

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08/06/2022

Private lessons making the transition from on-leash to off-leash.

06/17/2022

"I want my dog to do it without me offering him food or toys." "I want my dog to come to me without having to give her food." "I want my dog to listen to me without me having to use rewards all the time." "I want my dog......

Well, you get the picture.

"I want" if you find yourself to be guided by "I want" phrases & you are not making any progress with your puppy or dog, I'd like to share something that has helped dog owners to reach optimal results using the video below.

BUT the real SECRET is never mind what YOU want; find out what YOUR dog wants and then show him or her how to get it.

In every scenario that you'd like to encourage change in, perhaps pondering about what your dog might want FIRST can help you both mutually achieve your goals!

* now, of course, this obviously cannot solely be applicable to every situation, but if you devote some time thinking of a game plan starting with your dog's desires first......you may be very surprised 😮.

Below the dog is working for what HE wants.....the ball on the string, PLUS the second SECRET......playing with me!

Playing and being active with yout dog is what really keeps the focus and engagement on you rather than distractions.

The more FUN that YOU present to your dog, the more likely they will become distracted by the environment and some other competeting motivators.

In summary, WHATS IN IT FOR THE DOG is a good starting point to begin with.

06/03/2022

Train hard & Eat good!

01/17/2022

One of the favorite past pics!

11/20/2021

This little guy and his owners were fun to train with.

07/30/2021

Interesting?

And I must be honest it isn’t always the “husband” sometimes it is the “wife” or even the kids or everyone “else” in the family. Often I think it is the husband or the male because they tend to be slightly less nurturing than the woman in the relationship, but it certainly works both w...

06/20/2021

06/05/2021

At least this little one is honest - lol!

06/01/2021

We hope that everyone had a Great Memorial Day!

04/23/2021

This guy was fun to train with! Very STRONG personality for around six (6) months old.

03/30/2021

Antecedent in canine training. Everyone focuses on what to do AFTER our dog performs a certain behavior.

We worry how to stop it. How to REWARD it. How to discourage or encourage the behavior.

This way of thinking is good, but it ONLY represents a small piece of training.

The Antecedent or precursor with respect to training identifies what takes place BEFORE a canine displays a certain behavior. Can we change that behavior...…..BEFORE it happens?

Not always, but controlling the environment on a consistent basis to help set your dog up for Success should not be an overlooked tool in your toolbox.

For those that are familiar, feel free to provide some real world examples that you have done or are thinking of employing with respect to environmental control.

03/03/2021

Are you ready to have a puppy or dog that responds amazingly to your commands. Throughout the years our unique obedience training system has produced breakthrough results for our clients.

02/03/2021

This may not bode well for business, but it's the truth.

Professional dog trainers do NOT fix your problems; they HELP YOU to fix your problems.😉

01/22/2021

Dog trainers get asked all the time if they know how to train small dogs.

Learning is learning.

Although, training small dogs can be a bit harder on the back (you have to bend further down to give the treat!).😊

01/15/2021

12/04/2020

Agree, Disagree, Something to add?

11/27/2020

Everyone trains the DOWN or STAY commands, but sometimes we forget the practical applications.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2020

Really awesome dog!

10/10/2020

Good Morning!

09/26/2020

My little helper.

09/20/2020

Has anyone noticed an increase in their dog's energy level lately?