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How to Fade A Lure when training with food



1 Get RID of the lure as soon as you can! The goal is within 3 trials. 

2 If you dont have a clicker use a very short word like "yes!" or "yep!" 

3 Always make it harder and harder, dont get stuck at the same level of criteria

4 If you go to far to quickly you can always go back a step

5 If your dog is not following the lure, get a smellier lure- real meat!
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What not to do when training your dog

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What a Dog Does When His Owner Leaves So Sad!

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Just when I thought I was safe

Fleas!! Those insidious bastards! I found one on Jenny the other night which prompted an emergency trip into the tub. Flea fighting tip: you dont need a shampoo that is for fleas to kill the suckers. Any shampoo that lathers up will work. Just be sure to start lathering around the neck and down so they dont all run up to the head and become harder to get. (I dont lather the face, I use a washcloth instead so soap doesnt get in the eyes.)
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Fortunately I had some awesome new shampoo from Mutt Nose Best to try. I won a gift bag of goodies at the "Pints for Paws" event my favorite local store the Loyal Biscuit Co. held as a fundraiser for our local animal shelter.

I got a large bottle of the green tea formula, a small bottle of the lavender formula with a matching bottle of conditioner. We also got ear wipes, nose balm and a bottle of lavender formula deodorant and calming spray. Oh and a cool frisbee. I give the lavender shampoo and conditioner a two thumbs up! Not only did it lather up well she smelled fabulous afterwards.

The best part? Mutt Nose Best is a Maine based company that supports various charities! So not only are you buying a quality product, you are helping them help others. You can read more about that here on my friend Prudences blog. So if you havent tried their product already, please do. It is another win/win for you. And who doesnt love those??
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Give Your Dog Positive Encouragement When Training


You want to break out of the tired old methods of dog training, although you have read each of the books and heard all of the advice that dog owners and trainers have provided. This post provides a list of exciting and new methods to train your dog that you may not have access to seen before.

Stay consistent with regards to feeding your puppy. He will become familiar with the best time to expect his meals in case your dog has a schedule for his feeding. Your dog will eventually figure out how to finish their food in a sitting, making feeding a little easier upon you, as a result.

Dogs often become destructive as they are bored and lonely. Look at a house dog that destroys the sofa when you are out of the house. Take into account the larger outside dog that chews up the shrubbery. The reply to alleviating their destructive behavior might be as simple as spending more hours together or buying them a new toy.

Training doesnt only happen during designated workout sessions. Every time you interact with your pup, you will be training him. Make sure to stay consistent within your requests and commands as well as to still reinforce those good behaviors. Dont allow him to jump up there when you are watching a show if you are training him to remain off of the couch. Stay consistent always with what you want him to accomplish and you will probably see the rewards.

At a very young age, puppies can easily learn simple commands. When your puppy is tired, highly excited, or exploring his space, your workout will probably stop being very successful. You need your puppys full attention to assure your workout may be worth your time and efforts.

Dont feed your pet dog food they arent familiar with when house training them. Very rich foods, especially, allow it to be hard to get a dog to manage their bowels. Stick to the tried and true with regards to varieties of food as well as the quantity you feed as well as the house breaking experience will proceed far more smoothly.

When attemping to coach your puppy, always reinforce positive behaviors regardless if youre not actively inside a training session. Its equally as crucial that you reward your puppy for anyone trained behaviors the other time, too, though its simple to remember to reward your pet dog in a workout. This builds a good connection to the dog between your behavior and also the reward.

In case you are attempting to train a dog that seems unresponsive and in many cases aggressive, verify how the dogs basic needs are already met. A pet dog that doesnt get enough attention, by way of example, will likely be grumpy and never
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Dog Breeds When is the Discrimination Going to Stop

I know that dogs were bred for specific traits, and that is what makes each breed different. But there are days when I get a little vexed every time I hear someone say "My (insert name of dog breed here) is so: 
  • smart
  • stupid
  • stubborn
  • aggressive
  • dominant
  • talented
  • lazy
  • intelligent 
  • scared of everything
  • obnoxious
  • and the list goes on and on... 
because s/hes a (insert name of dog breed here, again)."

UGH! Okay, yes, there are times when Ill look at my own dog Poncho and say "Oh, youre being such a terrier!" Why? Because his behavior displays more of the "grab-shake-kill" personality - which terriers were bred for and are known for, right? But hey, Im Irish and Russian - and Im not much different than most of my non-Irish non-Russian friends... except maybe I sunburn more easily. I do however know a few Irish and Russian folks with olive skin that tan beautifully! So there ya go, once again I cant discriminate. 

I think its important that we look at our dogs as them being just that: dogs. Yes, each were bred for specific traits - but that doesnt mean they will display those specific traits. It also depends upon environment, upbringing, how behaviors are learned and reinforced... which brings me to a very important question for you: if your dog is doing something specific, are YOU the one rewarding that behavior? And then, are YOU the one blaming the dog for behaving a certain way? Hold yourself accountable before blaming their breed. No excuses for your own behavior! 

So if your dog is "smart", then I can conclude that 1) your dog is motivated to learn 2) that youre pretty darn good at teaching them 3) maybe you took them to a dog training class and learned a few things. 

If your dog is "stubborn", then maybe its because 1) you havent taught them what you wanted in a way they understand 2) you have unrealistic expectations 3) you assume because they do something once that they actually know what youre asking them to do. 4) you need to take them to a dog training class 5) youre impatient and get frustrated - which is normal human behavior, therefore, I wont think youre "stubborn". 

So before you start labeling and discriminating against dogs and their breed, ask yourself these questions: is my dog just being a dog? Have I been the one rewarding the behavior? Have I not been rewarding a behavior? Is it MY fault my dog isnt doing what I want him/her to do? 
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