Welcome to C.H.A.C.O.’s Canine Fitness Corner, Fit Pups! Join us for our unique bi-monthly hybrid walks—a perfect mix of fitness, fun, and learning for you and your dog. 🏃♂️🐶 During these on-leash walks, we’ll focus on canine fitness and obedience training like loose-leash walking and attention to the handler. 🔸 Open to eight handlers and…
Recently in class, a participant asked me if she could replace using treats to motivate her dog with praise for the behaviors they were learning. This question, or variations of it, is common among dog trainers who use food as a reinforcer. While I appreciate owners questioning procedures, this particular question amuses and frustrates me….
Dinner for Two – Is Your Dog Coffee-shop Ready? Join me in this free webinar as we explore what it takes to have a dog that can handle with aplomb and politeness the highly-stimulating environment of a coffee-shop. Among the topics covered… Is your dog a good candidate for a coffee-shop outing? How can you…
Effective dog training involves understanding the nuances of reinforcement, particularly when it comes to using food as a tool. In a recent session with a client and her dog, a common misunderstanding surfaced regarding the difference between using food as a reinforcer and using it as a bribe. The client, perplexed by my suggestion to…
In a world inundated with buzzwords and marketing jargon, it’s crucial to pause and reflect on the true meaning behind phrases like “positive reinforcement” in dog training. Let’s delve into why this method goes beyond the superficial, offering a profound connection between the trainer and their four-legged companion. Positive reinforcement, as defined by behavioral sciences,…
For some dogs impulse control at the front door is literally mission impossible. Rio is one of those dogs! Her impulse control in other circumstances such as waiting to be released to go after a toy is superb. The reason behind the lack of impulse control at the front door could be for a myriad…
Join the waitlist for my Monthly training subscription program. The sessions are all remote so no need to leave your home. Program begins end of January 2024. A great solution for pet parents that want to provide their dog with a more enriching life and environment but do not know where to start! The monthly…
I am gearing up for two amazing classes over the next few months. I welcome you and your pup to join me for training, fun and adventure! Read on for the details. Safe and Enjoyable On-leash Walks for You and Your Dog You are walking with your on-leash dog when you spot an off-leash dog…
I often get asked if it is “okay” to sleep with a dog in bed. This is one of the issues that is actually quite personal. Some people – I would say most people, love sleeping with their dogs but other folks would rather not. And sometimes the “rather nots” do not know how to…
We are taking a nice and leisurely hike. Deuce and Rio had made a new friend. Suddenly I see both my dogs clearly taking a scent and off goes Deuce. Poof! Gone. Out of sight. I have boasted confidently in getting Deuce back from pretty much any distraction and this – whatever they scented was…