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Why you should teach your dog to be a critical thinker:
video below Some trainers unintentionally use forceful techniques where THEY make the dog complete a task rather than allowing a dog...
Who created IA?
Hi there! I’m Emma and I was born into an animal kingdom. Sounds crazy, right?! I was born in Nanyuki, Kenya, where my father worked with...
Release vs. Reward
Know the difference between releasing your dog and rewarding your dog. Video 1 shows Bentley holding a sit and then being released. If...
The importance of reliable recall
Are you able to call your dog ONCE and have them come ALL the way to you? If the answer is no, you should not be allowing your pet to...
Anxiety is a motivator!
Anxiety is a motivator for dogs & humans! As someone who has always struggled with anxiety, I’ve always felt like I was different than...
IA'S PILLARS OF TRAINING
👉SAY IT ONCE We establish commands through reinforcements & corrections If we say a command over and over again without the proper...
Am I asking for too much engagement?
Is there such a thing?! Actually, yes. We may be asking for engagement with good intentions but we are actually causing avoidance, which...
Dogs will be dogs...
Dogs need to learn from other dogs but with guidance! It’s actually one of the best ways for them to learn and build confidence. Improper...
What your gear is communicating to your dog:
Have you ever played pinball? You know that pullback thingy that shoots the ball. The more you pull back the farther the ball goes....
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