Dog Training and Dominance The use of pack theory and dominance in explaining dog behavior has come under a great deal of scrutiny lately. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers wish to inform the dog owning public about the ramifications of a reliance on dominance...
Why do We Use Food When Training? 1. Why use food rewards? It’s nice to think that dogs live to please their masters, but like most of us, they live to better themselves. While asking a dog to do something, they think, “What’s in it for me right now?” Behaviors that...
Can I Train My Dog Just Like They Do On TV? Real Life vs. Reality TV Have you seen the program “The Biggest Loser”? It is a TV show where overweight people try to lose the most weight and win cash prizes. The program depicts the competitors running, lifting, sweating,...
Training Equipment Option Collars & Harnesses Collars and harnesses do several things: a) They carry important information in the form of tags, b) they serve as a connection point for a leash, and c) they can act as a training tool. Most all dogs can wear some sort of...
Understanding Training Methods Training has two reasons, do and don’t. First is basic manners, to perform certain behaviors on cue like sit, down come, stay and walk politely. Don’ts include don’t jump, pull on leashes, run away, take candy from the kids, and the...
Common Myths About Dog Training MYTH: If a dog can’t learn he is stubborn or stupid.REALITY: Dogs are just like people. Some will learn quicker than others. Often when trainers see a dog having problems, it’s because the dog is not hearing things in a way that he...
Dog Training Tips from APDT Media Release: The Association of Pet Dog Trainers States Marley & Me Highlights the Positive Impact of Training Professional dog trainers agree that upcoming movie is a wonderful opportunity to promote the benefits of positive,...