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A Super Simple Method for Training Dog Tricks

A Super Simple Method for Training Dog Tricks

Jun 16th, 2009 – Training dog tricks is easier than it looks when you know how to use the right sized treats, reward with correct timing, and shape behaviors in little steps. Read More »

Jonesy’s Dog Agility Class Sept 11 2009

Jonesy’s Dog Agility Class Sept 11 2009

Sep 11th, 2009 – In dog agility class, Jonesy learns to love the teeter because he gets rewarded from the MannersMinder, or Treat&Train, at the end. Read More »

101 Things to Do with a Box

101 Things to Do with a Box

Jan 7th, 2010 – Among the 101 things you can go with a box is practice free shaping. Dr. Yin offers tips on how to raise the criteria in shaping a skill. Read More »

Dog Jumps Through Hoop: Part 2

Dog Jumps Through Hoop: Part 2

Sep 1st, 2010 – After Dr. Yin teaches a dog to jump through a hoop, it’s an easy transition to making the hoop with her arms and having the dog sail through. Read More »

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