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Training Basics
How positive training works, and the small habits that make it click.
6 notes in this chapterPositive Training, Simply
Positive reinforcement training is a simple, kind way to teach your dog what you want them to do. Instead of correcting mistakes with punishment, you reward the
Read the note →Timing and Rewards
When you begin training your dog, you will hear a lot about timing and rewards. This is not about complicated techniques or special equipment. It is about the e
Read the note →Short, Happy Sessions
Short, happy sessions are the heart of effective dog training. Instead of long, exhausting practice periods, you focus on brief moments of learning that leave y
Read the note →Clicker Training Basics
Clicker training is often described as a technique, but at its heart it is a conversation. The clicker is a small, handheld device that makes a short, distinct
Read the note →Being Consistent
Being consistent in dog training means using the same cue—the same word, hand signal, or sound—every time you ask your dog to do something. It also means that e
Read the note →Dog Training Myths, Busted
Dog training is full of old sayings and handed-down advice that often sound convincing but do not hold up to modern understanding of how dogs learn. This articl
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