Getting out with your Dog – Camping Have you ever wanted to take your dog camping, but have been worried about behavior issues?? Ticks? Getting lost? This is the blog post for you. One of the best ways for families to bond with their dog is to get outside and get moving! Because camping is…
The bond we have with our dog is a special one, but not always easy to maintain. Oftentimes, owners will attempt to discipline their pets without follow through, or ultimately give in to negative reinforcement. This creates a cycle of frustration, and inconsistent behavioral fixes that are adverse to a healthy relationship that could be…
Jacob’s Progress: Jacob executes commands now without training aids Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. In this video, Rick interviews Terry about what he saw when he came…
My view is that dog parks are not the best play option for the majority of dogs. Do you love taking your dog to the dog park? There are some off-leash dog parks where you can take your dog. Keep in mind that some dog parks are better than others, and some dogs do better…
Dog Training With Your Lifestyle I am frequently asked why I don’t operate my training business from a building. I’ve been doing this a lot of years, and I feel that there is a benefit with dog training with your lifestyle. Training buildings have their benefits: cool air conditioning in the hot summer, shelter if…
Jacob’s Progress: The Lawn Men Come to Visit…Positive Dog Training Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January, 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. Through consistent training, Jacob is making great strides in reducing destructive behavior…
Jacob’s Fifth Session: Heeling… Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January, 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. “On today’s session with Rick we met at a public park. We worked on Jacob heeling left and…
Jacob’s Fourth Session: Friends Come Over to Visit… Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. We are having issues with our 3 year old German Shepherd, Jacob. Jacob would…
Jacob’s Third Session: Going to the Park… Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January, 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. “On our 3rd session, we met at a public park in the afternoon. I was…
Jacob’s Second Session: Going for a Walk… Jacob is a 3-year-old German shepherd dog who began training for obedience and aggressive behavior in January 2018. Read on for his story and frequent updates about training, as reported by his owner, Terry. “During our 2nd training session with Rick, he said, ‘Grab a leash. We are going…