Our Gang Pet Services, LLC is committed to the use of positive reinforcement.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Garbage Picker!
Training tip of the day: how to keep your dog out of the trash. We recently were asked how to keep a determined Beagle out of the kitchen trash. When dealing with problem behaviors such as this, owners may choose to use a combination of management and training. Managing the situation can include making sure that you have a sturdy can with a lid that snaps shut (many kitchen trash cans are light and easy to tip over), and also limit the dog’s access to the trash by using a baby gate to keep the dog out of the kitchen. You can also teach your dog a “leave it” cue as well as reinforce the absence of the behavior. If you are in the kitchen with the dog, you can teach him to go to a designated spot - we like “on your mat” cue for managing dogs in the kitchen. Need help training these cues? Get in touch with us!
We’re very proud of Our Gang’s 17. He earned his third qualifying score in lure coursing, and his first title, CA. Way to go, 17!
Training tip of the day: a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s a quick video on preparing treats. We always keep treats on hand because we work on behaviors in small sessions throughout the day, including taking treats on our walks. Are you ready to get training?
Training Tip of the Day
Training tip of the day and this sounds so simple, but it’s true: behavior doesn’t fix itself. Someone or something has to act/react to effect change. Doing nothing will get you the same results. If you don’t put in the time to train what you want, your dog will continue to engage in the same behaviors, whether you like them or not. Dogs are honest; they do what works for them.
This is Page working on the wobble board. We made our own board using a 2x2 piece of wood, spray painted it with yellow paint and layered with sand for texture. The board simulates the texture of agility contact obstacles (teeter, dogwalk, A-frame). Initially, we work on having the dog touch the object with four feet while it is flat. Eventually, we will add a small fulcrum (taping a tennis ball underneath) so the board wobbles, so the dog can get used to navigating on equipment with movement. Page is 6 months old in this video; this is her 2nd session with the board.
