The 50 foot long line is a progression of the training process which is ultimately intended to produce a dog that is reliable off-leash…anytime, anywhere…even on a beach full of squirrels! Note: The following exercises should be taught first on a six foot...
Does Your Dog Know the Difference Between Stay and Wait? Understanding the seemingly subtle yet profound differences between Stay and Wait are not only life enhancing, they can save your dog’s life! Intrigued? Good, then let's take a look at...
One of my favorite things to do with my dogs is go for a hike, and if the laws permit, I love to let my dogs off-leash so they can roam around and explore. Granted, my dogs are well-trained and don't wander too far from me and come back when called which gives me...
Dogs learn best in black and white. This is good, this is bad. This is allowed, this is not. It's so simple! Learning happens through contrast and the more obvious the contrast the easier, faster and more reliable the training. This is a no-brainer and totally...
Most dog training advice comes with some variation on the theme of leadership. Many dog trainers will say you need to be the "Alpha Dog" or “Pack Leader” and, with the hugely popular TV series "Dog Whisperer", almost everyone has heard...
"No pulling, stop, stop, easy girl, sit, sit, sit!" – average dog owner whose dog just won't listen. On any given day it's not uncommon to see people being towed along behind a dog straining at the end of a tight leash. Wait, let...
