Training 101 Articles

Leading Our Dogs to Learn

Dogs have the capacity to change and grow faster than we give them credit for. We tend to sell them short concerning their capacity to improve how they behave. What is required...

Appreciating Your Commitment: Why Choose a Professional Dog Trainer

Working one-on-one with a trainer or coach is proven to give you better results–regardless of what you want to accomplish. Research done on career, fitness, and personal growth...

Using Food to Train Your Dog: the Power of Mealtime

There’s no question that food can have a powerful effect on a dog. How you choose to incorporate food into relationship-based dog training actually matters. By using a dog’s...

Appreciating Your Commitment: Why Choose a Professional Dog Trainer

Working one-on-one with a trainer or coach is proven to give you better results–regardless of what you want to...

Using Food to Train Your Dog: the Power of Mealtime

There’s no question that food can have a powerful effect on a dog. How you choose to incorporate food into...

Having a Well-Socialized Dog

Common Canine Problems, Everyday Dog Training, Training 101

Socialization of your dog is built on your human-canine relationship before it’s time for a fun canine-canine interaction. Leadership precedes socialization.Socialization of dogs goes beyond the simple concept of “mixing with others” and “let the dogs work it out”....

What is a Structured Walk?

Training 101

By using calm, confident leash control while walking your dog at your side, you are practicing a Structured Walk. It’s an exercise in communicating better behavior expectations for your dog. The Structured Walk is a fundamental component of Dog Coach training and...