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How To Use a Clicker for Dog Training When is Clicker Training most useful for dog training? Clicker training is extremely useful for teaching new behaviours and refining known behaviours. Clickers can be valuable communication tools in modifying reactive or aggressive dog behaviours. The Clicker is an Event Marker. This means that its use, or […]

Excessive chewing is a commonly experienced problem for dog owners. Unless corrected by a dog behaviourist, this kind of inappropriate dog behaviour can cause wide-scale destruction of personal belongings, erode the bond between you and your dog and may eventually even lead to medical problems. A common trait I see in dogs as a dog […]

Dog Training Tips: Clicker dog training is made simple. [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="50"][image_with_animation image_url="478" alignment="center" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="50"][vc_column_text]For dog training, clicker training is a simple, effective and a science-based way to communicate with your dog. You can clicker train any kind of animal, of any age. Puppies love it, young dogs […]

Positive Dog Training Is Dog Training Using Positive Reinforcement Best? It was only 10-15 years ago when virtually all dog training was accomplished through the use of force and hard corrections. Having trained dogs for almost 25 years I know those days well; I was quite skilled at giving “heavy” corrections with choke chains and […]

Clicker training for dogs is one of the most useful tools for teaching your dog new behaviours and improving their known behaviours. Clickers serve as a great communication tool in rectifying aggressive or reactive dog behaviours. In dog training, think of a clicker as an event marker – it let’s your dog understand what you […]

Puppy Training - When and How? Often misunderstood and even neglected, introducing your puppy to a wide variety of people, other animals, places, activities and noises is a vital element of raising a dog. Here is why socialising puppies is imperative - and when and how to do it. Everyone wants their puppy to grow […]

The best way of dog training is a misnomer. There is not singular best way that encompasses all breeds and all sizes. In that respect, dogs are quite like their human counterparts; individualised. But one thing does seem to work for both species quite well, positive reinforcement dog training. Whether your dog is a purebred […]

Dog training in Southport Dog training is the best thing you can do for your canine friend. Having a well-trained dog is an absolute source of joy. When you train your dog, it creates a human-animal bond, and enables it to recognise you as the pack leader. Every dog, whether it is a mere companion […]

Dog Training or Dog Behaviourist? The question of how to find a good dog trainer is best answered by asking another question: Do you really need dog training, or does the problem require a dog behaviourist? Both dog training and dog behaviourists can provide you and your dog with invaluable services, but there is a […]

For many people ‘trainer’ and ‘behaviourist’ are synonymous. As a dog trainer and dog behaviourist, with many years of experience, I am well aware of the differences between the two jobs. When you experience difficulties with your dog, the natural response is to seek a dog trainer. The difficulty is that, depending on the nature […]

Why should you use Dog Training in Phuket? Dog training is not about teaching your dog tricks and how to follow commands – it is about making a connection and communicating effectively so that both of you can understand each other in a better way. No matter the breed or age, dog training Phuket is […]

Puppy Training: Eight Signs To Watch Out For When Buying A New Puppy At Dog Harmony, I work with clients who are buying and raising a dog for the first time. Puppy training is a wonderful and worthwhile activity, but it can be difficult depending on the puppy's history. If your puppy comes from a […]