Brought to you by my security camera! This is what a real-life everyday training session looks like. Training sessions don't have to be long or complicated to be effective. Short and simple will often get you closer to your goals faster! Here I am working on clipper desensitization with Trooper. This includes: proximity to the clippers, paw present behaviors in the presence of the clippers, touching the clippers, feeling the vibrations, and getting used to the sound. Due to some trauma with a not so great veterinary office when he was a pup, he has been very sensitive about his paws being touched. As he has gotten older, he slips more. I need to be able to trim the hair on his paws for better traction. I love cooperative care training. I always want to give animals the choice to participate whenever possible. Since this session, we have been able to do several short paw hair trims voluntarily!
A great example of a way for your kid to safely "walk the dog". A primary leash attached to an adult and an extra leash the kid can hold. Happy training!
I love a good Lowes training session! Public access training has so many fun possibilities!
*Make sure the public places you go to train are dog friendly*
NOW is the time to make sure you have everything you need to keep your pups safe and comfortable during fireworks!
A reminder of the 7 second rule as it heats up this summer! Keep your dog's paws safe!
Happy Easter from SJ Dog Training! Are you doing a dog Easter egg hunt for enrichment today?
Training Blooper!
What happens when the husband gets home from work in the middle of a training session?
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How to set up treat stations so you always have reinforcement at your fingertips!
How to Train a Marker!
Markers are very useful in training because they help us communicate with precision, which helps our learner (the dog) learn faster and easier!
Putting a treat scatter on cue and using it as a management tool!
Looking for an easy way to improve your training skills? Watch to learn how!
The Two Bowl Pattern Game
Pattern games add predictability to situations where your dog may be uncomfortable.
When in the presence of a trigger (an unknown dog, person, etc.), a pattern game that has been previously practiced can give your dog the confidence they need to respond calmly and keep their primary focus on you!