training

May
02
Puppy training: Mastering the fold-back down

Puppy training: Mastering the fold-back down

Master teaching your puppy the fold-back down with our easy step-by-step guide for puppy owners and trainers.
3 min read
Apr
20
Overcoming dog-dog reactivity: The LIMA way (Plus, an ethics update)

Overcoming dog-dog reactivity: The LIMA way (Plus, an ethics update)

Read the story of Vanessa and her rescue pup, Lily, and how they overcame Lily's reactivity with the help of a LIMA-based training plan.
4 min read
Mar
27
Keep an eye on emotions to ease your dog's learning curve

Keep an eye on emotions to ease your dog's learning curve

Dog trainers can incorporate breaks and use a dog's body language to read emotions and improve communication and training effectiveness.
4 min read
Sep
01
The tail-wagging toolkit: Essential reads for every dog trainer

The tail-wagging toolkit: Essential reads for every dog trainer

We've painstakingly curated an essential list of dog training and behavior resources. Books, videos, articles – you name it. From understanding dog aggression and managing separation anxiety to mastering the techniques of positive reinforcement, this list encompasses it all!
2 min read
Dec
19
Red and white setter taking a long dog biscuit being handed to him

Why your dog only listens when you have food

There's no harm in giving a treat every single time your dog does something you like! But there are times when you might not have a food treat handy, and you want to still reward your dog to keep the behavior going strong.
4 min read
Jun
04
The No. 1 mistake people make when teaching their dogs to come when called

The No. 1 mistake people make when teaching their dogs to come when called

4 min read
Jan
17
Wait at Door

Wait at Door

How do we teach our furred friends to wait for permission to go out the door? How do we prevent others from leaving doors open, or pausing at the door while waving good-bye, or letting the screen door fly open when it’s windy?
1 min read
Nov
10
Basic Manners

Basic Manners

Stop jumping up, pulling on leash, running away and more. In this training plan [https://www.traincanine.com/basic-manners-curriculum/], you’
2 min read