Training shouldn’t fall apart when the treats stop. Learn how to use real life rewards to make behavior last in everyday life.
Do I need to treat my dog forever?
Do you need to treat your dog forever? Learn when to use lots of treats, when to fade them, and how to reinforce behavior long term.
How Day Training can help you and your dog
Can Day Training help you and your dog? Let us handle the boring, repetitive parts while you get to enjoy all the fun time with your dog.
High Value Food Reinforcers
Your trainer says you need to use “high value” treats for your dog. But what exactly does that mean?
(The right kind of) ‘practice makes perfect’
When training your dog, do you only practice in the same environment where you need your dog to perform?
Go for a better walk
Do your daily dog walks feel rote or routine? Each walk is an opportunity for quality one-on-one time with your best buddy. Here’s how.
High value dog treats that are easy on the stomach
If you have taken a WOOFS! class you have probably heard us request that you bring high value food rewards to class. So what’s with the obsession with food, you might ask? To begin with, we are positive reinforcement trainers. This means that we use rewards (technically reinforcers) to teach dogs to respond to the […]
Why teach tricks?
Teaching tricks is great for dogs, and has more benefits than you may even realize!
Surviving your dog’s adolescence
Your dog will go through an adolescent phase and this period can be fraught with difficulty. Fear not, this is normal! Here are some survival tips.
The REAL first priorities to teach your puppy
What are the first priorities when training your new puppy? Sit? Down? Stay? Probably not!
What is socialization?
Socialization is the process of positively introducing your puppy to new things so that as they grow into adulthood, they are able to adapt to new situations without fear or anxiety.
On-leash greetings
Meeting and greeting other dogs on leash can be one of the toughest situations our dogs encounter in their daily life. Here’s how to help.
