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The language of dog training: is it getting too complicated?

September 4, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

The language of dog training

There are a lot of words in dog training these days. Long words Behaviour adjustment training, counter-conditioning, reactivity, positive-reinforcement and negative-punishment. To name but a … [Read more...] about The language of dog training: is it getting too complicated?

Why you should teach your dog to fetch

August 31, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

why you should teach fetch

Whilst many dogs are happy to chase a stick or ball, not all dogs are natural retrievers. Some won’t chase a ball at all. Whilst others will chase but lose interest once the ball stops moving. Some … [Read more...] about Why you should teach your dog to fetch

Totally Dog Training FAQ

August 13, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

I regularly receive questions about dog training techniques and methods. Both in the comments on my websites, and  in the emails that readers send to me. Some are short questions with simple … [Read more...] about Totally Dog Training FAQ

Training tips: 6 ways to set your dog up to win

August 11, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

6 ways to set your dog up to win

It is all too easy to become embroiled in a battle of wills with a dog With you determined to teach your dog NOT to do this or that. And your dog determined not to get caught and punished. If … [Read more...] about Training tips: 6 ways to set your dog up to win

Opportunistic dog training

August 5, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

Opportunistic Dog Training

Many of us think of dog training as something we do in a class, in the local village hall. Or as something that is confined to designated periods of time at home, or in the garden. And indeed, … [Read more...] about Opportunistic dog training

Why you need to be persistent in order to train your dog

July 21, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

persistence in dog training

Are you 'persistent' by nature? If not, this may be something you need to work on. Just like humans, dogs learn by the consequences of their behaviour. And just like many humans, dogs are … [Read more...] about Why you need to be persistent in order to train your dog

Stage Four in Dog Training

July 8, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

This stage is in training is about making sure that what you have taught your dog does not fall apart in the real world. Dog training is a journey, rather than a single event. Every single skill … [Read more...] about Stage Four in Dog Training

Dog training: What is capturing?

June 6, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

dog training - what is capturing

Capturing is a simple and useful technique. Let’s say you are observing your dog. He is wandering around the kitchen looking for spilled food and other interesting smells. After a while, he … [Read more...] about Dog training: What is capturing?

Working with food 2: giving you attention

October 6, 2013 By Pippa Mattinson

When you first start training with food,  your dog may be very focused on the food itself. Even though you have taught him not to snatch and grab at the food, he may be giving those treats in your … [Read more...] about Working with food 2: giving you attention

Working with food 1: giving you space

October 4, 2013 By Pippa Mattinson

Many dogs get quite overexcited around food. Especially if they have not been trained with food before. Some of them will try to snatch and grab any food that is in your hand. Or engage in a … [Read more...] about Working with food 1: giving you space

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