How to get rid of lures, even if your dog only listens with treats!

How to get rid of lures, even if your dog only listens with treats!Today we’re going to discuss getting out of the rut where your dog only listens with treats. This is a progress killer, and your training with...

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Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog Q&A with Ian Stone

Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog Q&A with Ian Stone In the video above, Simpawtico's first live video on YouTube, I did some dog training Q&A for behavior and training. International Open Academy, who at the time was hosting our...

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How to Hold a Leash – Use a Fingerlock or Thumblock Anchor

NOTE: since this article was published we've done a MASSIVE updated version. Check it out here! Learning how to hold a leash might seem like a small thing, but it can have a big impact on the way we work with...

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Crate Training a Dog – Power Tip #4: Bait Locker

Crate Training a Dog - Power Tip #4: Bait LockerToday's Simpawtico Power Tip for crate training a dog will you take through the steps in our second crate training game along with our new little girl, Wednesday!Crate training is...

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Crate Training Games – Power Tip #3: Bait + Restrain

Crate Training Games - Power Tip #3: Bait + RestrainWe've got a big crate training post with a bunch of the ins and outs of choosing and using a crate. It's a beast though, so we're doing our training...

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Taking Treats Nicely – Power Tip #2: Teach your Dog with Good Targeting

Taking Treats Nicely—Teach your Dog with Good TargetingUsing food to train is pretty universal in working with animals. In addition to being used as a reward, food is also typically used in Lure-Reward Training. You'll be using a lot...

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Supercharge Food Rewards – Use Kibble To Train

Supercharge Food Rewards - Use Kibble to Train We are starting something new here: Power Tips. These are going to be short, fast, bite-sized little video posts that will come out between the longer, more involved ones. I'm still going...

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Quick & Dirty Leash Hack When You’re In a Pinch

Quick & Dirty Leash Hack When You're In a PinchIf you're in a pinch with a hard to control dog…Here's a quick and dirty hack for a basic leash that can be used on an unruly dog: With the...

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