Training in Situations - How to Train Your Dog to Ignore Distractions
One of the challenges that many dog owners face is seeing consistency with what their dog has already learned. For example, an owner may teach their dog to sit, and it seems like their dog knows how to sit on command. Then they're out and about and they ask their dog to sit, and it doesn't even register. Their dog either ignores them altogether or looks at them like they just spoke in pig latin and continues on with whatever they were doing.
This is one of the reasons we often emphasize that dogs are not people. People do not always require context or focus to recall what they've learned. If you ask a person to sit, they know when, where, and how to sit no matter what they're doing or where they are. But dogs are not as focused, nor do they always understand something in more than one context unless you've trained them in a command within different environments.
Praise as a Dog Treat: Why Love is a Better Motivator Than Food
Pets love treats. Dogs are highly food motivated, and they are more willing and able to perform a behavior if they think it will earn them some type of food reward. It is why treats have always been - and in some ways still are - an important part of dog training. Teach a dog a behavior, reward the dog with a treat, repeat until the dog understands the command.
But it's important to remember that the best possible reward isn't food. It's (genuine) love and praise. And replacing treats with praise and affection may be the perfect way to help your dog learn better household behaviors. However, the word "genuine" is important, and it's something we'll discuss momentarily.
Best Places to Take Your Dog in or Near St. Charles, IL
One of the best reasons to train your dog is that it becomes easier to take them out with you as you explore the town. In St. Charles, IL, that can be especially fun as there are plenty of dog friendly places for you to enjoy the time with your pet. We’ve compiled a list of several that are popular in the city, and we welcome additional suggestions to add to the list on our Facebook page. For information on dog training in St. Charles, contact us today.
Peanut Butter Can Be Poisonous for Dogs
Dogs love eating peanut butter. We love watching our dogs eat peanut butter. But what seems like a harmless and rewarding activity for our dogs could in fact be deadly. While most peanut butters are perfectly fine for dogs in moderation, there are a few that are beyond harmful - containing one of the moist toxic ingredients for canines: Xylitol.
Aggressive Dog Training in Chicago w/Marc Goldberg
Training aggressive dogs needs to be completed with care, consistency, and caution. Dogs, at their core, want to be loving members of the family, they just need the right guidance to help them understand what ways they can best express their affection and excitement.
But some dogs do struggle with aggression, and when they do, it’s something that should be addressed. Because aggression can lead to danger for yourself and your pet, it’s important to consider dog training for aggression and learn to control the behavior as soon as possible.
How Lemon Can Reduce Puppy Nipping
Puppies tend to nip and bite. It is their way of being playful, and occurs with all puppies but is especially common with herding breeds. Nipping occurs for a variety of reasons – instinct, boredom, teething – and it can certainly be cute and fun at first. But for pet owners, the bites can become increasingly more painful and irritating as the puppy’s teeth grow sharper.
It’s not uncommon to want to get the bites under control, to reduce the chance of injury to you and your family. There are many over the counter products available that claim to assist with puppy nipping, but the best place to get the product you need isn’t at the pet store, but at the grocery store. In order to reduce the frequency of puppy nipping, the best tool you can use is a lemon.
Emergency Dog Training With Marc Goldberg
Dog Training with Author of Let Dogs Be Dogs and Creator of the ForceFree Method
If you’re a first-time dog owner or if you have a dog that needs special attention, it helps to partner with an experienced dog trainer. Marc Goldberg of Chicago Dog Trainer is an author and specialist whose methodology has been taken on by other dog trainers across the country.
Marc is proud to be able to offer remote dog training – perfect for when urgent or emergency dog training is needed, or if you want to schedule your appointment quickly – all with one of the foremost experts in dog training, and from anywhere in the world. Call today at 224-407-2131 to learn more.
(Additional) Tips to Reduce Your Dog's Excitement at the Door
Doors seem to attract many different types of dog behavior problems. From barking every time they see or hear something outside, to jumping up on visitors coming inside, to running outside the moment the door is opened, dogs associate so much with the door that it often draws their attention and excites their instincts.
How To Get Your Dog To Stop Bolting Out the Door
One of the most important parts of dog training is teaching your dog to avoid problematic or dangerous behaviors. One common example is jumping at or bolting out the door. Preventing this behavior is a safety issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
What Type Of Leash Is Best For A Dragline?
If you’re starting the training process with your puppy or dog, you might already be familiar with what a dragline is: a leash attached to your puppy’s collar that drags along behind them under your supervision.
How To Keep Your Puppy Safe With A Drag Line
The benefit of training your puppy is to promote his or her safety and build a positive and trusting relationship with you. When you have a strong relationship with your puppy, he or she will feel more confident, at ease, and willing to pay attention to you when it’s most important for their well-being.
What is a Dragline and Why Does it Help New Puppies?
There are many factors that go into dog training, including consistency, knowledge, and experience. But every once in a while, we can integrate a fun little trick or two that helps dogs do a better job adapting to the needs of the household.
One example is a drag line, and it is an essential dog training tool that is especially effective for new, young puppies.
Our Philosophy & Goals
Our philosophy is simple. Improve the life of both dog and family. All too often, unruly dogs do not fully enjoy life because their families constantly become upset and frustrated with them. This is difficult for both family and dog.
Our mission is simple. Make both dog and family happy.
What does is take to make your dog happy? He will thrive when you give him leadership and attention.
Making the family happy is a bit more complex.
Families typically want their dog to:
- Come when called, every time, on or off leash
- Walk nicely on a loose leash without pulling
- Sit until released
- Down until released
Families also want their dogs:
- Not to jump on people
- Not to charge through doors
- Not to dig in the garden
- Not to bark and chew inappropriately
- Not to climb on furniture you prefer they avoid
- Not to sniff and eat off the table and counters.
- Not to be wild and uncontrollable
- Not to ignore you when you want their attention
