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Potty training is not the time to practice other behaviors, like going outside.  If your dog won’t go outside on command, that’s your first problem.  When your dog does learn to go to their toilet on command, you have to go with them.  How else can you praise or reward them for success, or be sure that they’re emptied?

Luring a down can take a little while, especially from a stand.  Be persistent and it will pay off eventually.

Punishment is an important part of training, but don’t overdo it.  An instructive reprimand will let your dog know that they’re getting it wrong, and  also let’s them know how they can fix it.

You need to train your dog to slow down as they approach you, especially if you have a big dog.  Eventually, it’s a good idea to train them to sit after their recalls.

You need to train your dog to slow down as they approach you, especially if you have a big dog.  Eventually, it’s a good idea to train them to sit after their recalls.

With slow dogs you have to walk directly away or they’re sure to start taking shortcuts.  Get them excited and keep them focused.

Every time your dog performs an unacceptable behavior, it self-reinforces a bad habit.  The use of confinement training in puppyhood is going to result in greater freedom for the rest of their life.  Confinement allows you to supervise them anyime they’re free, and redirect bad behaviors into good ones.

The easiest way to get a dog to do something is to show them, the easiest way to show them is with a lure and the easiest lure to use is a food treat.

Keep your puppy interested in training.  If their attention begins to lag, ask them to do something simple and give them a treat.  Be aware of your surroundings and if you’re having trouble, avoid distractions.

During recalls, the first step is the most important.  Watch your dog closely and be sure to praise them at appropriate times.

It’s much easier to control your dog when it’s looking at you.  Fortunately, it is incredible easy to teach your dog to look at you with simple Reward Training.  As they figure it out, ask for longer and longer looks.

Little dogs can be more difficult to lure, there’s simply less room for error.  When sitting, try to bring the treat up and back over the pup’s head, without going so high that they try to jump up.

Your laughter is a powerful reward for your dog, so be careful to avoid laughing when they misbehave.

Walking a dog on leash is no simple exercise.  If you want to enjoy walking with your dog, it’s worth taking some time to teach them how you want them to walk with you.

Dogs are going to be dogs.  They were born to bark, dig, chew, jump and chase.  Trying to stop your dog from doing these behavior altogether would not only be impossible, it would be cruel and unfair.  Instead it is our responsibility to train them when and where these activities are appropriate.  Once it’s on cue, it’s no longer a problem.

Playing with one other dog will not be sufficient for your pup’s socialization.  Instead, they should meet, and play with as many other puppies and dogs as possible.

Children have the potential to be wonderful dog trainers.  Their energy and enthusiasm makes them very engaging so all they need are a few tricks of the trade and some supervision.

By using a lure to illicit the correct response, you are already training them to respond to the movement of your hand.  That makes it easy to train them to respond to a hand signal that can then be used at a distance.

If you want your dog to be calm and confident, you have to first give them time to get used to new people and places, then you have to  praise and reward them for their good behavior.

Before introducing treats, take a moment to try luring your pup by simply being fun & interesting.  Yell and clap to make them come, then praise and pet them for a reward.  Treats can be a valuable tool in training, but it can become a crutch if youre not careful.

Agility requires as much control as speed.  By taking these features step by step you can show your dog the places they really need to touch.

Dog can have a lot fun playing together, but it’s important to harness that fun for training.  Make play a part of training.

If you make training fun your dog will be happy to listen.

The nature and frequency of looks can tell you a lot about dog relationships.  When you’re working on socializing your dog, beware of doing too much, too fast.

If you lose your dog lags behind, the best way to get them to follow is to make noise and hurry away from them.  Use food lures to keep their attention, but only reward them with a treat when they do an excellent job.