Dogs bark. It’s in their genetic make-up. Sometimes, though, dogs bark too much or at inappropriate times. Demand barking, for example, is when a dog wants to get attention, a treat, or something else that he’s been given before when he tried barking to get his way. Dogs learn fast when things work for them, and demand barking is a prime example of dogs doing what works. Watch dog barking is another type of dog barking that we love, but {Read More}
Training Treats Cheese Cookie Recipe
January 21, 2014 by
Here is a new dog treat recipe from Melani. Cheese cookies made with love and delish for her beautiful dog, Alice. Alice’s Training Treats Cheese Cookies Ingredients 1-1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup oats 3/4 cup chicken stock made with no onions Salt 10 oz grated sharp cheddar 2 eggs. Directions: Roll out flat, cut into cookie shapes, and bake for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Watch for burning. The whole house will smell like cheese biscuits. Yum! Homemade dog treats and {Read More}
Approach-Avoidance Conflict From Low Grade Fear
January 19, 2014 by
Dobermann Luna resolves her sudden low-grade fear of a Nylabone through an approach-avoidance dance. What is approach-avoidance? Approach-avoidance is “a motivational conflict resulting from the presence of a single goal or desire that is both desirable and undesirable.” So the conflict causes someone to be simultaneously attracted and repelled to carry out an act. If you’ve ever been on a diet, and had something in the fridge that was calling out to you, a brownie, for example, you know the {Read More}
Dogs Digging in Yards
January 15, 2014 by
Although it’s quite natural to dogs, hole digging isn’t always welcomed by their people. When dogs dig up our flower beds, lawn, and other botanical wonders it can send some of us into shock. We love our dogs, but the gardener in us loves the fruits of our green thumb, and competing with our dogs for digging space can be a puzzler to figure out. I can help. Contact me for methods to keep peace between you and your dog {Read More}
Joyful Dog Training
January 7, 2014 by
Here is a fun video of me and my dog enjoying ourselves during a training session. We’re gearing up for a holiday video to come towards the end of the year. That takes a lot of planning! Meanwhile, if you and your dog don’t have as much fun as we do training, contact me for an appointment to get started bringing joy into your dog training sessions. By Helen Verte Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Trick Dog Instructor {Read More}
