Why we Use Clickers Clicker training is a method we use in our positive training curriculum for our obedience and trick classes at Lucky Mutt Dog Training. We teach the dogs and puppies that the sound of a click means that they did something well. We love the clicker because of its consistency. You could say, "yes" "good job" or "yay." However, the pitch of our voice can change, you might shorten or lengthen the pronunciation of the word, and different people say words differently. Clickers are always the same tone and duration, so your dog or puppy will know right when that click happens that that is the behavior that is rewarded. If you have a deaf dog, we have a paragraph below that talk
With the autumn breeze, a sweatshirt, and our Lucky Mutt by our sides, October is prime time for hiking in the midwest with our dogs. We wanted to put together some fun training ideas and safety tips for making your fall hikes more fun, safe and enjoyable. Training and Behavior Tips Having reliable heel, sit, leave-it, and attention cues for your dog will allow you to be prepared for most situations you will come across while hiking. Of course, these are commands that we train in our group and in-home training classes, but this is where we get to put our obedience training to the test in real-world situations. A heel command will allow you to move to a side and pass people without your dog j
If you are looking to form a bond with your dog that both of you will cherish, obedience training for your dog or puppy is an awesome way to start. The pawsitive training techniques that we use will teach your dog to be on good behavior and work for you because they WANT to not because they HAVE to. We are so excited to help you turn your puppy or dog into a Lucky Mutt through our group classes! Puppy Obedience and Socialization will introduce your dog to the world of playing and meeting other dogs. They will learn to interact with each other, meet new people, and the basic commands of their name, sit, and down. The dogs will also learn to pay attention to you, go to a mat, and more! We will
We came across this illustration recently, and it struck a chord with us. All dogs have a different tolerance for their greetings with other dogs. As handlers, it is our responsibility to set our dogs up for successful interactions and greetings with new dogs and people. Sometimes that means communicating with others that your dog likes their space. Invading this space can turn a well-trained dog that is typically a great doggy citizen into a "reactive" dog. Can we train our dogs to be okay with these meetings? Yes, we can improve upon these behaviors through socialization and diligent training. However, first and foremost, lets spread the word on setting our dogs up for more successful inte
