Northwood Dog Training

21/08/2024

Discovering effective step by step obedience training routines & games for dog handlers using relationship based tactics. Created by Northwood Dog Training’s Master Trainer from Duluth, MN this e-book will serve as your guide to a healthy relationship with your companion.

Discovering effective step by step obedience training routines & games for dog handlers using relationship based tactics. Created by Northwood Dog Training’s Master Trainer from Duluth, MN this e-book will serve as your guide to a healthy relationship with your companion.

18/08/2024

https://northwooddogtraining.com/blog/transforming-dog-training-into-a-fun-game-the-benefits-of-choice-based-training

Discover how letting your dog make choices can improve training.

15/08/2024

https://northwooddogtraining.com/blog/how-communication-impacts-your-relationship-with-your-dog

Learn how your families communication with your dog affects their relationship.

08/08/2024

1. New puppy? Rescue? Old dog needing new tricks?

We can help every dog! We don’t believe in bad dogs just naughty choices! We come down to your canines level wherever that may be and build them up!

2. Struggling with a hyperactive/highly distracted canine?

A little training goes a long way. Our canine companions need to understand patience and how to have self control. We work with them to better manage their impulses and gain a sense of calm.

4. Want your best friend to be the best they can be??

We offer an extensive K-12 curriculum that will give your canine companion the skills and experience to be well behaved and obedient in everyday situations at home as well as a model canine citizen when you take them with!

We are here for YOU!

Contact us today and give your canine companion the opportunity to succeed!

Addressing Behavioral Issues & Enhancing ObedienceAt NDT we pride ourselves on the ability to change lives using our knowledge and experience to guide owners and canine companions to a happy healthy lifestyle. Learn more Our Services Obedience TrainingLearn basic, intermediate and advanced obedience...

10/07/2024

DULUTH, Minn.– A dog training business is offering a unique training approach when it comes to treating behavioral issues. Owning a dog can have its ups and downs. Unresolved issues in these animals can lead to dangerous interactions down the road. Northwood Dog Training is able to adapt to the ne...

22/05/2023

Meet Laker 👻

Laker is an 8 month old sheepdog poodle mix. Her family enrolled in the 8 week puppy obedience program to get closer to their goal of enjoying the local patios with the company of Laker. We have been working on emotional regulation and impulse control around other dogs and distractions. Stay tuned for Lakers progress as she goes through our program!

03/08/2021

This little guy is Edgar. He is a 1 and a half year old Dachshund/ Blue Heeler mix. His top two favorite activities are fetch and “touch”.

With focused pups like Edgar touch (or nose targeting) can be used to help teach behaviors like heel, recall, or fun tricks like weaving between your legs.

With Edgars training our focus was solidifying his impulse control and cues like leave it, out, heel, come and a handful of others. All to make life with new small family members a bit more manageable, safe and less stressful for everyone.

02/08/2021

Meet Bowie! He is a 2 year old Sheepdog / Poodle mix with tons of personality and enough energy for everyone. His owners needed some help with balancing Bowie’s energy level.

By using impulse control exercises as well as attention and focus exercises, we were able to help him learn to display calm behaviors rather than jumping up. This way Bowie has appropriate times to romp off his energy. But he is capable of displaying calm behaviors naturally in hopes of toys, treats or praise.

Pictured below is Bowie with a fresh cut.

14/05/2021

Rudy is not only very photogenic, but has been learning about a number of things including that people aren’t all that scary. He’s a well motivated dog that’s got a great family to help guide him through their training journey.

14/05/2021

Tank is busy practicing his long distance recall in a new and distracting setting. He was an absolute sponge with all of the behaviors we helped him unlock, including recall.

29/03/2021

What exactly is "Clicker Training" and how do I start?

Clicker training is also known as mark and reward which is a form of positive reinforcement training that is proven more effective. The clicker is a valuable training tool that communicates exactly what is being rewarded.

The "click" is what we use to mark the exact behavior we want to see and the timing of the click is essential to communicate that what the dog did is correct. Following up immediately with a treat is the reward for the behavior.

After the "click" has been repeatedly associated with a reward the dog wants, the clicker takes the place of a conditioned reinforcer. When your dog understands what the clicker is communicating they will be more willing to repeat behaviors that get them what they want such as treats, praise and, toys.

Well how do you condition a dog to the sound of a "click"?

Starting out is really easy! Have about 15 pea sized treats readily available and a clicker in hand.

With your dog facing you give a "click" and reward immediately. Repeat this until all of the treats are gone.

All you want to do with this first step is introduce your dog to what a "click" means. ("click" = reward)

Want to learn more about clicker training? Send us a message and our trainer will answer any questions you may have!

24/03/2021

Training is a great form of enrichment and bonding time for you and your dog. Any dog can learn new tricks! Let our trainer guide you through your training journey.

Schedule a "Meet The Trainer" session to get your training goals lined up and follow up with our private lesson packages to reach those goals! Training takes time and patience, we want to help you through all of it, which is why we offer all inclusive packages!

22/03/2021

Great news! Prism Dog Training now accepts card payments via chip or contactless payment using Square.

22/03/2021

The importance of coming when called and some tips for good recall!

The ability to attain your dogs focus when off leash is an amazing tool for many reasons. Some important situations for good recall include. another dog on the loose that may not be friendly and potentially attack if your dog runs up to it, leaving the dog park quickly and easily, as well as being able to get a response from your dog if they slip their collar/harness.

Some starter tips from our trainer:

~When building good recall during the beginning phase it is important to start with calling their name and rewarding them for their attention as soon as their focus is on you. It is a great way to practice getting your dogs attention when distracted in your home or outdoors. Just remember it takes patience and practice.

~It is also important to remember that when you are going to do something your dog doesn't enjoy such as a bath, nail trims etc. you do not want to call your dog to you. Calling them to a situation they will not enjoy will encourage them to not listen to their name or "come" because they are expecting something negative.

Notice how in the video Lucy responds to her name even when on a very distracting beach with many crazy sounds and smells with a very large distance from our trainer. This is a great example of an intermediate response to good recall. It takes time and practice but any dog can achieve great recall.

18/03/2021

A little about our "meet the trainer" consultation.
At Prism Dog Training we require a "meet the trainer" before we continue to any training sessions to get to know you and your dogs training goals. You and the trainer will go over your training goals, requirements for lessons and how our training methods work.

For our "meet the trainer" the trainer will come to you or meet at a dog friendly location for $20.00 (face masks will be required).

For more information or any questions you may have feel free to shoot us an email, give us a call or leave a message on messenger!
www.prismdt.com