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The Learn to Earn Program: Implementing the Program

February 15, 2012

In the last blog, I presented an overview and the reasons behind my version of the Learn to Earn Program. In this blog I will cover the basic steps. #1 First Teach Your Dog to Automatically Say Please By Sitting for Treats (Read Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, section 5.2 and watch Say Please By Sitting). Just…

The Learn to Earn Program: Developing Leadership in Humans and Impulse Control in Dogs

February 5, 2012

Humans can develop the needed communication skills while training dogs to have self-control and emotional control in one fun, reward-based program called the Learn to Earn Program. In this program, humans gain leadership by controlling all the resources that motivate the pet and requiring the pet willingly work for these items instead of getting them for free. The focus is on using all valued resources to reward desirable behaviors while simultaneously removing the rewards for undesirable behavior.

Free Downloads: Posters, Handouts, and More!

February 1, 2012

All of these posters and more can be found for free download in the Resources section. Some posters are available for purchase in the Low Stress Handing® store. 4-in-1 Poster The 4 most popular posters are all in one great poster. Perfect for clinics, waiting rooms, and boarding facilities. Body Language of Feline Anxiety Poster…

New Puppy Owners Apply Training Principles to Teach New Behaviors

January 10, 2012

You’ve all heard the saying, “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day, Teach a man to fish and feed him for a liftetime.” This saying holds true for training animals and understanding pets. Instead of just memorizing techniques, people have shown it’s essential to understand learning principles which you can apply…

MannersMinder (Treat & Train®) Helps Solve Resource Guarding with Other Dogs

January 6, 2012

When I created the Treat & Train® (originally called MannersMinder), in 2004, it was marketed as a product to train dogs to lie down calmly when visitors come to the door.  However, my intention was that trainers would help owners use it for all kinds of situations where they could reward dogs for good behavior while the…

Dog Product Review: Jonesy’s Favorite Things!

December 24, 2011

   Pooch Treat House: For those of you who want something economical and unique, this $5.00 toy is perfect. Just watch me demonstrate.     jonesydec15 8053       First you take a ball, and hmmm….     jonesydec15 8054     Drop it in the hole.     jonesydec15 8055    And then….. Ooh. Here it comes.    jonesydec15…

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