DashDash learned to nod her head “yes”.  I shaped the behavior in about six 5 minute sessions.  Shaping is my preferred method of training when I want my dog to interact with something.  She already knew to touch her nose …

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I sat ringside of a recent rally trial and watched the competitors. The same mistakes were made at the same exercises at all three levels. It wasn’t lack of training on the dog’s part that earned point deductions. It was …

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I was talking to someone today about my trick class. That person asked me how many commands my Doberman, DashDash, knows. She also asked me how many of the tricks listed in Kyra Sundance’s multiple books did my dog know …

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When in state of heightened arousal, the instinct will override learned behavior. No matter how well a dog is trained to do something in a class situation, when stressed or highly excited, the hard drive (instinct) will always win out …

Verbal v Body Language Read more »

Enjoy this beautiful weather by getting in some outdoor practice at my easy to reach location close to the fairgrounds in Ridgefield, WA on Thursday, May 12th and Sunday, May 15th. 5-7 p.m. Due to limited parking there is space for 4 cars each …

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Train your cat for commercials and photoshoots. This class will focus on getting your cat comfortable outside the home. We’ll work on the most requested behaviors-staying in a sit and down, come. Tricks may be added as the cats get …

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Tricks for Commercials and Titles Wednesday, 10-11 am Behaviors covered will be the most requested for in front of the camera. Optional behaviors will be trained that will make your dog more marketable and/or earn your dog a trick title. …

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