Hugging Your Dog?
January 10, 2022
Most people like hugs … Do most dogs? One of our class instructors, Shari, talked to me about a situation in one of her classes.
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Recent Stories
Dog Barking?
February 27, 2022
Train an incompatible behavior … shhhh. A few weeks ago we had a new dog attend our Scent work class. This is a small class
Lost Dog?
January 24, 2022
It may never happen, but preparation is important. I’ve been going through some old articles looking for topics I wrote about years ago that are
Fleas … Ick!
October 1, 2021
There are many approaches to dealing with fleas – from prevention to elimination. We will, as we always do, give you the approach we rely
Spaying & Neutering
August 6, 2021
Examining the Pros & Cons. We hope this information will help dog owners make well-informed decisions in the best interests of the dog, the family
Easy Activity – Teaching a Dog to Target
July 29, 2021
A simple, fun, foundation behavior. Similar to Hand Targeting, Wendy, All Dogs Gym’s Director of Training, demonstrates getting started with several of her own dogs—shaping
Easy Activity – Shaping Behaviors
July 29, 2021
Shaping behavior is also called “successive approximation.” It is moving a behavior in small (even tiny) increments getting closer and closer to the ultimate goal
Teaching an “off” switch
August 8, 2021
When you’re done petting or playing. One of the things I teach all my dogs is that when I say “No more,” it means I’m
Summer Care for Your Dog
July 2, 2022
Hot weather topics that could save your dog’s life. At a recent Managers’ Meeting, we were discussing topics for our monthly all-staff lunch and training
Food Dish Training
July 29, 2021
An Easy Activity–An Element of self-control. This easy activity focuses on teaching your dog to wait when you put his food dish on the floor
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