Left to right – Bella, six month old German Shepherd; Lykos, nine month old Dutch Shepherd; and Bane, one year old Bernese Mountain Dog.  Off leash, five minute down/stays with [...]

A platform is a low box that the dog sits or stands on.  Platform training helps train position for obedience; it is great for confidence building and for tricks.  Platforms are an aide and a way [...]

Operant conditioning in dog training is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. An example of positive reinforcement (+R) is praise, toys, or food to reward your dog for [...]