by Neil | Mar 25, 2010 | 3. Obedience, Dog Training
When it comes to our dogs, probably the most important thing that anyone wants is to know that their dog will come when called no matter what distractions there are in the environment. It can be a matter of simple convenience - like calling your dog to come when...
by Neil | Dec 11, 2007 | 3. Obedience
A year or so ago, I was walking my dog through our in-town neighborhood, when out of nowhere a LARGE shepherd mix came bounding towards us (without a leash) with trouble on her mind. Having worked so frequently with aggressive dogs I could see that for whatever...
by Neil | Dec 4, 2007 | 3. Obedience
In the first part of this natural dog training lesson, we learned how to get your dog into a high state of drive and then, using a small platform to define their space, elicit a "sit" using your dog's natural response to your body language. You are teaching your dog...
by Neil | Nov 8, 2007 | 3. Obedience
Along with addressing problem behaviors in our dogs, Natural Dog Training is great for obedience. Natural Dog Training is designed to teach your dog how to do things like sit, lie down, stay - and come when called - all in an energized state. Now, why is it...
by Neil | Oct 26, 2007 | 3. Obedience
It happens to almost everyone. You taught your dog to come when you called at an early age using the standard method you'll find in any book (or on any blog): calling your dog's name, then, when your dog comes to you, giving your dog a treat. Generally this method...