Last month, I was contacted by a lawyer that was disputing a dog custody battle. The argument that she needed me to make is that one dog does not replace another. I have to agree with that, but I also wanted to add my two cents, in terms of logic and in real life.
This clicker training how-to video is an excerpt of Virginia Broitman’s Take a Bow Wow video. It’s a free demo of clicker training basics, and how you can use clicker training to teach your dog anything! Another great video of hers is the How of Bow Wow.
Some veterinarians urge clients to get annual re-vaccination. Why? Is it needed? Is it dangerous? Many experts say no to the first question and yes to the second. Our current vaccination protocols are just based on the guesses that were made when the vaccines first came out. Dogs are likely to be protected for their entire lives, rather than yearly.
Personally, I use titers for my dog - the vet can test to see if there is enough of the antibody present, and if there is, they probably don’t need re-vaccination. Titers are sufficient proof for most dog training classes. Read the rest of this entry »
I have to dog geek out for a bit. I do a lot of target training, and to have a clicker and a target stick in the same place is just great - no more fumbling. I love the Clik Stik. The clicker on the Clik Stik is quieter than a regular clicker, though not as quiet as the i-clicks.
They sell the Clik Stik at DoggieZen.com and PetExpertise.com
Getting a new dog or puppy for your kids? Here are ten useful tips to make things work out between your dog and your kids!
In addition to this list, getting a good book on dogs and kids is a great idea. Involve your kids in the training process, in a positive way. Expect some bumps and turns along the way, but if you ever don’t feel safe, please hire a professional to integrate your dogs and kids.
I just saw a great dog training video, from one of our contributing dog trainers, showing how effective clicker training can be. The video is of a dog that’s reliable even with other dogs for distractions at at the dog park. Check out the clicker dog training video here. Or view this post for more videos.
Getting a new boy Puppy? What are you going to name your puppy? Here’s a list of cute Male Puppy Names. Enjoy! Pick a cute name - Puppy will have to live with it! This list is the names of boy puppies and dogs from my training classes over the course of a few months, so there are name repetitions, which tells you the popularity of each male puppy name in 2006.
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New Girl Puppy? What’s the cutest name your female puppy? Here’s a list of Female Puppy Names from my classes. Enjoy! This list is the names of female puppies and dogs from my training classes from a few months in 2006, so there are name repetitions, which tells you the popularity of each female puppy name in 2006. Read the rest of this entry »
The clicker makes a distinctive sound when you press on it. It tells your dog “Yes, that is what I want you to do,” and it promises her a reward for a job well done. The clicker acts like the shutter of a camera, marking the exact moment she has done what you like. If you don’t like using gadgets, or can’t use a clicker for some other reason, you can use a marker word, like “YES” to tell the dog when it’s done something you like. Click here for more info on clicker training.
