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2020 has been a year like no other, there’s no denying it. Never before have we spent so much time at home – so much time without excursions, visitors, errands or distractions. It’s no surprise that the price of a puppy has more than doubled …
If you own an unpredictable dog and you’re looking for help on how to get to grips with reactive dog training, then this is the perfect place to get started! As dog owners, one of the most frustrating things about ‘bad’ behaviour in our dogs, …
It’s one of the most commonly raised dog behaviour problems out there right now – how to stop a dog from barking – but it’s certainly not the only unwanted behaviour that drives dog owners crazy! Luckily, what we are about to explore in this article is not only the reason why your dog is repeatedly barking (and sending you barking mad!) but also the reason your dog seems to repeatedly indulge in all manner of nuisance behaviours… and what you can do to stop it!
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If positive dog training is what you’re all about when it comes to raising your four-legged friend, then you’re probably already familiar with why we need to reinforce good behaviour. As a rule, if your dog makes a choice that you like – make sure …
B. F. Skinner is well-known in the world of dog training for developing the theory of operant conditioning – in layman’s terms: the idea that a dog’s behaviour will be determined by its learned consequences. It may sound straightforward, but it’s the foundation of everything …
Training a recall is one of the most valuable lessons any dog trainer can teach you – not only does it make walking and exercising your dog so much easier… but it’s a vital behaviour your dog needs to understand, in order for you to keep them, and everybody around them, safe at all times. And learning how to train your dog to come when called is so much easier, once you learn this one simple trick!
Continue reading How To Train Your Dog To Come: One Game To Transform Your Recall!
Building confidence and optimism is one of the best things you can do for your new puppy. An optimistic dog is not reactive; he is calm and confident in the face of adversity, whether that be busy streets, noisy traffic, the vet’s office, or any …
At Listen Dog Training we are massive advocates of the ‘ditch the bowl’ approach, and it’s one of the first pieces of advice we’ll discuss at a consultation. But what does it mean? Never feeding your dog? Nope! Depriving them of their one or two …
Magic Hand is such a fantastic game to play with your dog – they won’t realise they’re learning anything, and yet you’ll actually be teaching them super focus, incredible walking to heel, loose-lead walking, and more!
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If you’ve never heard of concept training before, it’s the biggest thing to hit dog training since the revolution that shifted traditional training methods from a punishment-based regimen to a reward-based philosophy. Whilst positive dog training is now more popular than it has ever been, …