http://canine-einstein.org Positive Reinforcement Training Articles & Blog Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:13:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Red Barn's liver roll is the perfect high value reward for dealing with difficult behaviors. With ingredients like beef lung, chicken liver and heart, it contains a strong meaty taste and scent that really invigorate a dog's senses! It can be cut into whatever size chunk you need for training, ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=274 When starting out with positive reinforcement training, make sure your reward is better than the behavior you're trying to extinguish. Most dogs won't work for the reward if what they're doing is better, because what they're doing is often self-reinforcing or way more interesting. Would you work hard for a ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=267 http://canine-einstein.org/?p=262 Poo eating in dogs, medically known as Coprophagia, is not only disgusting to humans, but it can be a health hazard to everyone who comes in contact with the offending dog(s). Discouraging it can be difficult, but if you're vigilant and committed, it can be stopped. First, rule out any medical ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=259 Did You Know? Did you know that most dogs don't stop chewing after they reach adulthood? It's a common myth that only puppies chew, as adult dogs actually do enjoy chewing on things, too. Chewing helps exercise the jaw muscles, clean the teeth, and is a good outlet of ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=247 Boogie is such a sweetie and loves going for a walk. He stays right at my side and walks beautifully until he encounters another dog, then he goes into nutso mode! he jumps, yelps, barks, pulls, generally behaves as if he wants to attack the newcomer, no matter ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=238 Do you have a dog training question? Need help with your new pup or older, more established dog? Not sure where to start training? Now you can Ask Emily the Jack Russell your question -- just click the link at the top of the page and fill out the form! And ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=232 This is slightly off topic, but I thought it was too cute not to share! I was browsing Hulu when this video popped up. I clicked on it and nearly had tears in my eyes from laughter! Those poor puppies! : ) http://canine-einstein.org/?p=220 Canine Einstein's Item of the Week: Pamela Dennison offers a nicely formatted, easy-to-understand guide for beginners and experienced trainers alike with her revised edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training. In the book, she covers everything from priming the clicker to handling aggressive dogs, including tips and step-by-step ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=218 [caption id="attachment_208" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Don\'t drill me with repetition! Keep things fun and spontaneous!"][/caption] Always Keep Training Sessions Short Just like humans, dogs can easily become bored with repetition. Many people believe dog training involves 30-60 minutes of drilling the dog until the desired behavior is achieved, but it is actually proven ... http://canine-einstein.org/?p=207