by Tails of Success | Jun 21, 2012 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Practicing the Name Game for a Strong Recall Response Step 1: Condition the Name Response – Begin by conditioning the dog’s name to be associated with wonderful things. Grab a handful of small, yummy treats and say your dog’s name, then...
by Tails of Success | Oct 8, 2010 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Consider this: when our dogs are pulling us down the street, strangling at the end of their leash, they are just as uncomfortable and frustrated as we are. Neither dog nor person in this situation is having any fun. However, the dog may not...
by Tails of Success | Aug 30, 2010 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Barking at the Doorbell Whenever that bell rings, it predict that a visitor has arrived…a very exciting time for dogs, who are usually quite vocal about their excitement! The easiest way to stop doorbell barking is to change the meaning...
by Tails of Success | Mar 2, 2010 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA The crate should be the center of all wonderful things for the dog. Play with the dog by throwing toys into the crate to be retrieved. Hide treats and toys in the crate for the dog to discover. Feed the dog in the crate. Begin by putting the...
by Tails of Success | Dec 1, 2009 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA When our dogs are engaging in problem behaviors like excessive barking or chewing, it can be easy to get frustrated and angry. With no ideas on how to stop these behaviors, we may react by yelling or punishing our dogs in an effort to get these...
by Tails of Success | Nov 22, 2008 | ”How To”
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Why Should I use the Clicker to Train my Dog? Using the clicker when training your dog can greatly speed up your results. The clicker acts a bridge that increases communication between you and your dog and makes the training process easier and...
