I see. So basically, "Watch" trains the dog to focus on you so he is aware you are either about to trigger some new behavior, or you are...
Thanks for the advice. I'm not skipping. Sticking to it 100%. It seems like a very simple, well-thought-out system. Absolutely awesome. Exactly...
I'm off and running with the book and I've already taught Romeo to sit. I've watched the video and that's a big help. It fills in a lot of the...
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
I've already read through the first few chapters and learned about Push, Drop and Stick. I can already tell that this is EXACTLY what I needed!...
Based on the recommendations in this thread, I ordered and received it today. Thanks!
Based on the recommendations in this thread, I ordered and received the book today. Thanks!
Michael, I can't thank you enough for these great answers. I intent to dive right in to a "conditioned reinforcer" immediately and proceed from...
Dynamite Stuff! Michael, thanks so much! If I may, I'd like to ask three other related questions. 1. I think I understand why a "conditioned...
My wife, my daughter and I love our new puppy (14 week Lab-mix) and we are all spending time with him. We all agree that he should be well...
First, let me say that this isn't a critique of this forum. I love this forum and I've already learned some great stuff from it. In fact, my...
Jade, thanks for the reply. I'm not eager to do either thing but we are kind of desperate and I'm feeling our options are limited. I don't want to...
We are having a problem with our 14 week old crocodile - er - I mean, lab-mix puppy. I read some of the articles on this forum about puppies and...
I wouldn't say I'm worried. I just feel the information might be helpful in understanding behavior and training. But this is a good dog. He's a...
Thanks to everyone who posted in this forum. It is very informative and it is certainly a relief to know that my puppy (Romeo) isn't uniquely...
Hi, I'm Adam and I just adopted a "Lab Mix" puppy. I don't know what the "mix" part is. The Lab part is obvious. A friend told me he looks like...
