Helpful Tips for Toronto Dog Owners
Clicker Training Goldfish What does teaching a Goldfish tricks have to do with dog training? There are a lot of lessons to be learned about behaviour and operant conditioning by going through the work of teaching a common goldfish to swim through a small hoop or chase...
Why is this dog sitting in the corner, not begging for food? Why is Petey sitting patiently with his butt pressed against the wall in the corner, while my father enjoys his lunch and tea? Because of the effective use of operant conditioning (positive reinforcement...
How to train your dog not to run away from you at the park! Second to learning how to walk nicely on leash, new dog owners' second most requested call for help is a reliable recall while off leash. In Toronto, the unfortunate thing is most dog owners are inadvertently...
Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation about clicker training (and food-based training). While many of our new students are excited and eager to finally have a clicker training school that isn't a two hour drive away from Downtown Toronto, some come to us a...
Confused by the myriad of options at the pet store when it comes to buying the right collar for your dog? Here's a brief introduction and review of the common types of humane collars and harnesses on the market, how they work, and what they're best for. Flat Collar,...
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