Michael Baugh CDBC It is okay to teach your dog to lie down on cue, to experience calm behavior, and to just chill out. Training a relaxed body posture is not contrary to supporting your dog’s emotional regulation. It’s part of it. Your training isn’t a replacement for considering your dog’s overall well-being. It’s […]
Michael Baugh CDBC What are we trying to teach dogs who bark and lunge at other dogs, people, bikes, or cars on walks? We call them “reactive dogs.” But what are we trying to replace that reactivity with? Not simply the absence of barking. We want a dog who calmly follows our lead. This Way […]
Michael Baugh CDBC Coming-When-Called (verb) In response to a cue, the dog quickly decreases the distance from where they are to where you are, usually in a straight line, ending in front of you. Reinforce this behavior every time it occurs. Avoid asking for additional behavior, such as a sit, before reinforcing. Reward the come […]