Category: dog training

Training Dogs to Sit: Say Please Part II

August 23, 2010

Training dogs to sit by having them “Say Please by Sitting” automatically is the foundation exercise for training focused, calm behavior. It is the primary exercise in Dr. Sophia Yin’s Learn to Earn program.

Dog Bites: Why Bandit Bites

August 23, 2010

Dog bites are a common occurrence in the United States. This is sometimes due to people misreading a dog’s signal. Watch what signals Bandit the pekingese gives and learn to identify some warning signs that a dog is about to snap.

Dog Training Demo: Leave-it

August 23, 2010

Dr Sophia Yin gives a dog training demo on teaching Leave It. She shows two different variations of teaching this behavior, building on the basic “Say Please By Sitting” exercise.

Loose Leash Walking: Peggy Walks Nicely on Leash

August 23, 2010

Peggy, the 6 month old puppy, demonstrates loose leash walking and the importance of paying attention to her owner when there are distractions.

What Do Dogs Do All Day When Humans Are Away

August 23, 2010

What do dogs do all day? This foster Jack Russell Terrier has a reputation for being naughty. He is an escape artist, neighborhood nuisance, and has lived in at least 3 other homes. He tends to countersurf only when people are away, or in a different room, even after he’s gone through the Learn to Read More

Sit for Petting: Stellah Learns Self Control

August 23, 2010

Training a dog to sit for petting is a great way to help teach the dog self control. Stellah the english bulldog has a history of being very pushy. In this video, Dr Sophia Yin practices having Stella remain sitting no matter how excited she gets from the petting.

Low Stress Handling® Silver-Level Certification

Individual Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and employers the individual’s dedicated interest in Low Stress Handling®. Hospital Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and staff the hospital’s commitment to appropriately training staff in Low Stress Handling® methods.

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