How Do You Train Your Puppy Not to Bite Using Positive Reinforcement?
As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, positive reinforcement is an everyday process I use when working with trainers, owners, and puppies. Most trainers or owners consider the
Top Puppy Training Tips from Our Expert
Having trained puppies for nearly 20 years both in my home and in clients’ homes, I am often asked what my top training tips are for puppies. When thinking about how my
What are the First 5 Commands to Teach a Puppy
The first 5 commands to teach a puppy include sit, down, stay, come, and leash walking. In my practice, we focus on these behaviors because they can be used throughout your puppy’s
Preparing Puppies for Advanced Distractions
My most recent blog covered how to start teaching your puppy obedience behaviors. Using a food lure, you can guide your puppy into nearly any position, which is a great way to
How Puppies Learn
Puppies learn through the same processes as you—classical and operant conditioning! Classical conditioning involves creating associations between events and experiences. For example, if your puppy has a great experience when they interact
Puppy Behavior: How to Deal with Typical Puppy Problem Behavior
So, you brought a puppy home and in addition to the puppy breath, the warm fuzzy feeling of having a new member of the family, and the excitement of it all, you