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Beginning Target Stick Training Video Using a target stick for dog training isn’t only for Baby Boomers. However, as I get a little older I find it mighty helpful for training small dogs. You may ask, helpful for what? Well when training small dogs bending over hundreds, even thousands of time a day can get…
Teaching a straight Sit by using the proper hand positioning along with the leash and collar. Your dog must be in the proper Heel position to easily teach Sit with the leash. We start the video by going over what the proper Heel position should look like. Placing your dog into a sit with the…
One of the great things about in home dog training is that we can go back over previously learned skills when needed. In this video I will cover the beginning Sit using the leash and collar. While I am using a slip collar in the video you can do this with any type of collar….
In home dog training Video 2 – training my Boxer friend at Irvine park. The Irvine area of Orange County has some good dog training locations. We are still training with the ducks and geese as distractions. This video is the second in a series of three and has some good dog obedience training advice,…
In this video you will see an in home dog training lesson with a reactive boxer. This dog is not terribly aggressive but he does react to big birds taking flight. On this day we are training at Heritage Park in Irvine California. This is the first part of a thee part video series. We…
Fearful Dog Going To Park To See The Horses.One of the big problems I need to train for with this dog is overcoming its fear of new places and situations. On today’s post we are visiting the park to see the horses and greet other dogs. I am continuing to building this dogs confidence with…
These two Goldendoodles are from Pasadena California, and they were enrolled in my board and train program. I try to take the dogs to a variety of training locations when they are staying with me. The red dog is a little more sensitive than the apricot dog. Usually we visit the park when it’s a…
Helping a scared dog overcome its fear with board and train dog training. Fearful dog training in public and learning how to cope with stressIn the video we are working in public places to help overcome this dog’s fearfulness. It took many weeks for my little dog friend to begin walking on a leash. Then…
This video is about training a boxer dog who has a low level resource guarding problem. The video is longer than I usually do, but it does show some of the things I work on with this kind of a problem. Don’t try this at home. This is for informational purposes only. If your dog…
Long Line (Lunge Line) Dog Handling Video Traditionally in dog training the long line has been called a lunge line. I think this is because people used lunge lines from horse training. It doesn’t matter which term you use I will use them interchangeably. Safety is the most important considerations when using a long line….
By your dog trainer Andrew Ledford 714-827-4058 Interactive Dog toys with special interest placed on dog puzzle toys, what is their effect on dog training, learning, and teaching – thoughts from a Dog Trainers Forum presentation. This article was first published around 2008 on my 101-Dog-Training-Tip website concerning a dog training presentation I attended about…
What Should I do When Getting A New Puppy? Are you getting a new dog this year? If so you may want to know more about new dog syndrome. Understanding New dog syndrome can help us and our dogs deal more effectively with the stress of bringing a new dog into the household. Getting New…
