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Targeting for service dogs.
Targeting is one of our FAVORITE training tools when it comes to training a service dog. Watch the video to find out why, then make sure to grab your copy of our free clicker training e-book: https://myservicedogandme.mykajabi.com/p/clicker-training-ebook
Clicker training tips and troubleshooting.
In this video we're talking about tips for using the clicker, trouble shooting some of the most common issues, and Karen Pryor's ten laws of shaping. Watch the video to learn more, then make sure to download our clicker training e-book to learn more! Here are the ten...
Intro to shaping and why it’s one of the best things you can do for your service dog’s training.
This week we talked about shaping and why it's a tool you definitely need in your training toolbox. Not only is shaping a great way to teach your dog anything he is physically and mentally capable of doing, it also teaches him skills like: Problem solving Grit...
Using capturing.
Capturing is the process of marking and reinforcing behaviors that our dogs do spontaneously, meaning behaviors that they do without any kind of prompt. Capturing is something most of us do whether we mean to or not and it's an important concept to understand when...
What is clicker training?
What is clicker training? Is it worth your time? Should you use it with your service dog? And of course, can you just use your voice? That's what we're talking about in this week's video. After you watch it, make sure to grab your copy of our free clicker training...
Socialization Part Four: Building communication and greeting people.
One of the reasons we like clicker training so much is because it becomes a very clear system to the dog. Click = treat, but its more than that. The dog can make us click, and that is where the communication ends. Once your dog understands the system, he knows he...
Socialization Part Three: Building Confidence.
Socialization is such a big topic that we decided to break it down into four pieces. You can read part one and two here: Part One: What is socialization anyway? Part Two: When not to let the puppy socialize. Building confidence in our puppies is alwaysa priority...
Socialization Part Two: When not to let the puppy socialize.
Last week we talked about the definition of socialization and how socialization is about a lot more than just exposing our puppies to things. I said that socialization is something that should be done with care and intention. I said there should be a plan. It's...
Socialization part 1: What is socialization anyway?
Everyone seems to know socialization is important, but start asking people what socialization is and you’re likely to get varying answers. It’s introducing a puppy to places, people, and environments. It’s about getting the puppy used to things. It’s about making the...