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How To Get Your Dog’s Attention and Keep It

by Elizabeth Deitz on 07. Sep, 2010 in Dog Training

Sometimes getting your dog’s attention isn’t as easy as it sounds. Sometimes it even feels like they are ignoring us! Am I right? But consider this: there is a lot of competition out there. There are great things to sniff, things to chase, noises to pay attention to. The list goes on and on. So how can [...]

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What Is Clicker Training?

by Elizabeth Deitz on 25. Aug, 2010 in Dog Training

What exactly is “clicker training” ?  The clicker, which is a small, handheld, noisemaker, makes a distinctive sound that is used to mark behaviors that you would like to see repeated. In the beginning, it is associated with a reward, generally food (but not always).  So a “click” is followed rapidly by a treat (C/T). Once [...]

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How To Choose A Dog Trainer

by Elizabeth Deitz on 14. Jun, 2010 in Dog Training

So you have a new puppy, and you want him to become a well-mannered member of the family and the envy of all your friends. Where do you begin? Finding A Good Fit With many different methods and approaches available, it is worth becoming familiar with them before choosing. Classes are available everywhere now, and [...]

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