by Neil | Feb 18, 2010 | 7. Tips and Enhancements, Training Plan
How do you start your day? Do you take a moment to plan, to center yourself? Or do you just dive in to the chaos of your to-do list and your daily musts? Perhaps you think that the "planning" option sounds nice on paper (and would look nice on paper) - but you just...
by Neil | Aug 25, 2009 | 7. Tips and Enhancements, Natural Dog Training DVDs
A recent reader had some questions related to the Natural Dog Training DVDs, so I thought that I'd post them (and the answers) here for your benefit. Natural Dog Training DVD Q&A begins...now! How intense should the push from the dog be before starting the...
by Neil | Feb 1, 2008 | 7. Tips and Enhancements
In case you missed the article on the subject of "Negative Reinforcement in Natural Dog Training" - please head over to check out the article and ensuing conversation. I'm fond of the new terminology suggested by our reader Angelique "Energizer" and "Refocuser" -...
by Neil | Dec 27, 2007 | 7. Tips and Enhancements
Hello everyone. Well it didn't quite start out as a "vacation" - but it's kinda looking that way right now! After my last post (on creating an eBook) I've been giving some time to planning for the Natural Dog Training Blog eBook, and I think I'm going to continue...
by Neil | Dec 7, 2007 | 7. Tips and Enhancements
While crate training isn't a "natural dog training" technique, per se, it is a technique that I often recommend to clients, so I wanted to spend a few moments discussing it here on the blog. Using a crate is handy for helping you and your dog with housebreaking,...
by Neil | Nov 15, 2007 | 7. Tips and Enhancements
When it's raining out, I enjoy the prospect of a day off from doggie activity. Staying in PJs, lounging around the house, listening to Dylan, drinking tea, etc. The only thing is, I don't think that Nola feels the same way! Your dog probably doesn't either. So...
