Welcome to the Learning Center.

This page is full of valuable information, handouts, articles and videos to help you on your training journey. We are updating all the time, so keep an eye out for new material!

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Hosted by your trainer Leum, who speaks about how the training world really works as well as tips and tricks that can better your own training at home.

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Learn from some certified behavioral professionals by checking out some of the 'not to thought of' concepts to dog communication and training.

TRAINING VIDEOS

Desensitization Basic: Harness

Name Game: Criteria Building

Turning In Heel: Basic Lure

TRAINING HANDOUTS

the bark stops here

Learn more about the different types of barks that your dog uses and how to address them.

Let them sniff

Discover why sniffing is an important part of your dogs well-being.

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Clickers are one of many tools for 'marking' good behavior.

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Building an enrichment routine for your dog allows them to learn how to regulate themselves as well as builds a pattern they can trust.

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Learn how we approach training through positive reinforcement!

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Define the walk before you go on one!

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Open up your communication with your pets by letting them know they did RIGHT!

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BASICS TO DOG TRAINING SUCCESS

Set up your environment to help your dog be the most successful.

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Your dog may have the basics, so now it's time to step it up a notch. Here is how to bulletproof your cues.

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Learn how to recognize when your dog is approaching their learning threshold and how to get them to a state of focus.

dog training success station

Help your dog be successful in each area before asking for perfection in environments they haven't had prior experience in.

deter puppy biting

Set your pup up for success by establishing the 2-chance policy!

puppy bites and chew

Keep play sessions short, offer trades and more.

dog training how to name game

Play the NAME GAME to help your dog learn their name, and establish it as a 'passive attention' tool.

dog training how to sit

Using a lure to get the fastest response, don't forget to fade your lure as you improve on your training.

dog training how to nose target

Using a lure to get the fastest response, don't forget to fade your lure as you improve on your training.

dog training how to wait

WAIT means to 'hold on a second', where STAY means to 'freeze!" Use WAIT for barriers like streets, doors and cars!

teach independence separation distress anxiety

When you have a puppy who experiences separation distress, use this exercise to build trust that you are coming back!

Treat and retreat how to

One of the many pattern games that can help change emotional responses in our dogs.

dog training leave it

Build your foundation to the LEAVE IT Cue.

how to teach leave it

Take the next step towards proofing your cues.

how to learn leave it

Take the next step towards proofing your cues, involving walking 'leave it's".

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