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Set me free: training a release cue

One behavior you may want to teach your dog is a release cue. A release cue is your signal to the dog that he may leave his current position or stop his current activity. How to use a release cue Release cues are used by animal trainers in a … [Read more]

Reinforcement in dog training

By Sarah Filipiak

Reinforcement: What it is, and what it isn't Dog trainers love to talk about reinforcement, “reinforcing our dogs” and “the best" reinforcers. Reinforcement in psychological or behavior analysis terms, however, is really just one of two labels: … [Read more]

The best dog toy for young, strong dogs

By Sarah Filipiak

Most dogs between five and 18 months, large or small, play hard. Finding a dog toy that doesn't get destroyed within minutes is a challenge -- it's up to us to find toys that are both safe and last once the dog starts using them! Soft latex or … [Read more]

Teach your puppy: How to train an 8-week-old pup

By Sarah Filipiak

Almost any behavior you would teach an adult dog, you can teach your puppy, using positive reinforcement. Lure-reward and clicker training are two ways to train animals that are safe for puppies. Puppies who are 8 to 20 weeks are learning … [Read more]

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Set me free: training a release cue

Reinforcement in dog training

The best dog toy for young, strong dogs

Teach your puppy: How to train an 8-week-old pup

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