Tucumcari Dog Training

Tag: positive reinforcement

  • DIY dog treats

    DIY dog treats

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    I promised my clients recipes for the treats I served during our obedience class graduation party yesterday. The first five freeze well; just be sure to cool them completely before you bag them up to prevent freezer burn. Chicken & Gravy Training TreatsIngredients:2-oz. jar of chicken and gravy baby food1/2 c. flour Knead ingredients together…

  • From Shelter Mutt to SDIT

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    Melody is a Belgian Malinois mix who landed in the Tucumcari city animal shelter as a puppy. Her owner, Lumii, adopted her last spring with the intent of training her as a service dog. After a shaky start (baby Malligators are a HANDFUL, y’all), they enrolled in my spring obedience class. The first week, Melody…

  • Successes and failures

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    I spent part of my Sunday trying to teach three dogs the command “down.” Down is one of the most difficult commands for dogs to master, because it’s a vulnerable position that goes against their instincts. Most dogs will not lie down voluntarily unless they feel completely safe. Even then, they don’t always understand what…

  • Start right with passive training

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    Whether you’re working with a new puppy, a fully grown rescue mutt, or an old dog you’ve had for years but never got around to training, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your dog is what I call “passive training.” Active training is what happens when you get out the…

  • Thankful

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    I’m thankful for many things tonight. I’m thankful for my dogs. I’m thankful for Ron, who puts up with my dog-training addiction. I’m thankful for clients like Zeus and his dad, whose hard work and commitment to training make me look good. Check out the awesome job they did during class Sunday:

  • Follow me on Insta!

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    If you’ve taken a class with me this fall, you already know about this, but I recently set up an Instagram account for the express purpose of sharing content related to dog training. Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/tucumcari_dog_training/ for training tips, advice on selecting and using equipment, and gratuitous cute-dog content. Below is a sample of…